Engineering Trainer

Belcan; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in Machining, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Level 3 or Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• TAQA (Training, Assessment and QA) – desirable.
• D32/D33 or A1 Assessor Award / D34 or V1 Verifier Award – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assess and internally verify engineering training courses up to Level 2.
• Assess and validate Level 3 competencies per apprenticeship standards.
• Coordinate, monitor and ensure timely completion of apprenticeship elements.
• Mentor apprentices to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Develop and maintain training materials, lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Use OneFile to maintain learner records and evidence of learning.
• Review and update course content and delivery methods to meet business needs.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and stay current with industry practices.

Job description

Technical Trainer / Engineering Trainer

Start date: 16/11/2026 (ASAP)

End date: 6 months (with potential to transition into a permanent role)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Onsite, Hybrid, Remote: Onsite 5 days a week

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Working Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday with a Half hour lSunch break and

7:30am to 12:30pm Friday with No lunch break.

Overtime: N/A

Additional compliance required/ to be obtained : Enhanced DBS

Role Overview

As a Technical Trainer / Assessor /Engineering Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering, assessing, and internally verifying engineering training programmes, while supporting apprentices through their development journey and ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Trainer will deliver, assess, and internally verify engineering courses up to Level 2.
• Assess and internally verify Level 3 competencies in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Coordinate, monitor, and ensure timely completion of all elements of apprenticeship programmes.
• Mentor apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship standards.
• Engineering Trainer will develop and maintain engineering training materials, including lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Use OneFile to maintain accurate learner records and evidence of learning.
• Review and update course content, delivery methods, and working practices to meet future business needs.
• Maintain continuous professional development and keep industry knowledge up to date.
• Promote and uphold a strong Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

Successful candidates will possess:

• Relevant qualification in Machining,Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Trainer will have Level 3 or Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (TAQA) - desired
• D32/D33 or A1 Assessor Award/ D34 or V1 Verifier Award- desired
• Ability to obtain, or currently hold, Enhanced DBS Clearance, including Adults' and Children's Barred List checks.