Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Workshop)

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford College in Essex is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to deliver hands-on workshop training within our Engineering workshops. The role focuses on practical teaching across full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes and requires the ability to pass on hands-on CNC and traditional machining skills.

The successful candidate will work with an experienced team, help learners develop core machining skills, and be supported to gain a teaching qualification if needed.

Qualifications

• This role focuses on delivering hands-on workshop training rather than classroom-based engineering theory.
• Experience as machinist, toolmaker, maintenance engineer or similar with strong practical skills is valued.
• Teaching experience is welcome but not essential; support to gain a teaching qualification will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical teaching and assessment across full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship programmes.
• Develop core machining and manufacturing skills using traditional workshop equipment.
• Support learners to develop practical workshop competence.
• Teach CNC Machining basic principles and programming.

Skills

Hands-on workshop skills

Industry experience

Machining expertise

Tools

Manual milling machines

Centre lathes

Bench fitting tools

CNC Machining basics

Job description

Chelmsford College in Essex is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to deliver hands-on workshop training within our Engineering workshops. The role focuses on practical teaching across full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes and requires the ability to pass on hands-on CNC and traditional machining skills.

The successful candidate will work with an experienced team, help learners develop core machining skills, and be supported to gain a teaching qualification if needed.