Engineering Trainer

Hales Group Ltd; Worlingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded teaching and assessor quals

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd is recruiting an Engineering Trainer for a well-established manufacturing organisation in Beccles, Suffolk. The role moves experienced engineers into a coaching and mentoring position within an apprenticeship academy, delivering technical training and supporting learners toward successful careers.

You'll work to help apprentices progress, develop resources, and maintain records, with a Monday to Friday pattern, 36.25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Engineering background within Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Toolmaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for developing and supporting others.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and undertake further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering training to apprentice learners.
• Coach, mentor and support apprentices throughout their programmes.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback.
• Conduct reviews and assessments.
• Develop and update training resources.
• Promote learner wellbeing, engagement and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate learner records and documentation.
• Support quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Participate in careers events and STEM initiatives.

Skills

Engineering background

Teaching/mentoring interest

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering qualifications

Job description

Engineering Trainer

Beccles, Suffolk
£35,000+ DOE
Full Time Permanent
Monday to Friday 36.25 Hours Per Week

Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for an Engineering Trainer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Beccles. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to move into a training and mentoring role, helping to develop the next generation of engineering talent. Working within a dedicated apprenticeship academy, you will support learners through a combination of technical training, coaching and guidance, helping them build the skills and knowledge required for successful careers within engineering and manufacturing. Candidates from electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or toolmaking backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Previous training experience is beneficial but not essential, as full support and professional development can be provided for the right person.

About the Role

As part of a growing apprenticeship team, you will support learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, delivering engaging training, monitoring progress and providing ongoing support to help apprentices achieve their goals. This role offers the opportunity to remain connected to engineering while moving away from a hands-on production environment into a rewarding people-focused position.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering training to apprentice learners.
• Coach, mentor and support apprentices throughout their programmes.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback.
• Conduct reviews and assessments.
• Develop and update training resources.
• Promote learner wellbeing, engagement and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate learner records and documentation.
• Support quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Participate in careers events and STEM initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Engineering background within Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Toolmaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for developing and supporting others.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and undertake further professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Apprenticeship or engineering qualifications.
• Training, coaching or mentoring experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Manufacturing or production engineering background.
• Experience supporting apprentices or junior engineers.

What's On Offer?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No shift work or call-outs.
• Funded teaching and assessor qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on future engineering professionals.

Why work through Hales Group?

Hales Group Ltd processes applicant data in line with its Equal Opportunities policy and may contact you regarding future opportunities.