Engineering Trainer- Electrical

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in Coventry seeks an Engineering Trainer to deliver innovative teaching across theoretical and practical engineering subjects. The role involves developing engaging training programs, supporting apprentices in their progression, and creating essential learning content. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and practical experience in the field. Strong teaching methodologies are also required to ensure effective training and learner support.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering knowledge ideally gained through several years of industrial experience.
• Experience in installing and maintaining fluid power systems, mechatronic systems, and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality training in subjects aligned to engineering expertise.
• Support progression through Level 3 apprenticeship and HNC programmes.
• Manage physical learning resources for effective training.
• Create and develop learning content for apprenticeship trailblazers.
• Monitor the learning environment and ensure learner welfare.

Skills

Strong engineering knowledge

Effective teaching methodologies

Installing and maintaining fluid power systems

Mechatronic systems

Electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in an engineering discipline

Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Overview

MTC Training’s vision is to develop a training capability that embeds adaptable knowledge, skills and behaviours that future‑proof UK manufacturing. Our strategy aligns the technical excellence of MTC’s core business with apprenticeship and commercial upskilling programmes, ensuring industry‑relevant, high‑impact learning.

Role

Engineering Trainer – deliver high‑quality, innovative teaching and learning across a range of practical and theoretical engineering subjects. Design and deliver engaging training that meets Awarding Body requirements and apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs). Support learners in developing both technical competence and softer skills embedded within apprenticeship programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality training in subjects aligned to your engineering expertise at Levels 3 and 4.
• Develop independent learners and support progression through Level 3 apprenticeship and HNC programmes.
• Manage physical learning resources and teaching spaces to ensure effective training and assessment.
• Create and develop learning content, including schemes of work for apprenticeship trailblazers.
• Integrate relevant training offers from industry partners into the curriculum.
• Monitor the learning environment and work with the DSL to ensure learner health, safety and welfare.
• Track and support the progress of your caseload, tailoring your approach to individual learner needs.
• Ensure timely completion of apprenticeships through structured support and intervention.
• Knowledge & Experience: Strong engineering knowledge, ideally gained through several years of industrial experience.
• Experience in key competencies such as: installing and maintaining fluid power systems; mechatronic systems; electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of effective teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC, HND or Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Desirable

• Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• Recognised teaching/training qualification.
• CAVA or equivalent assessor qualification.
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification.