Instructor in Agricultural Engineering

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Instructor in Agricultural Engineering to deliver practical training. You'll use your expertise to help students achieve their goals and expand curriculum offerings. The role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, experience in practical training, and a commitment to health and safety protocols. Attractive benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and gym membership.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 20.8% employer contribution

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the FE sector or Industry.
• Experience in storing and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of transmission types, farming machinery, engines, hydraulics, tractor technology, and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during practical activities.
• Instruct students to develop required practical skills.
• Maintain safety procedures while supervising practical activities.

Skills

Practical training delivery

Industry knowledge in agricultural machinery

Health and safety adherence

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Level 2 in Maths & English or equivalent

Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

Recruiter Reaseheath College Location Reaseheath College Rease Heath, Nantwich CW5 6DF Salary £26,289 - £30,292 Per Year Posted 19 Nov 2025 09:51 Closes 03 Dec 2025 23:59 Reference R101831 Sector Further Education Job Level Teaching / Lecturing Specialism Engineering / Motor Vehicle Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Organisational Type General Further Education College Teacher Training Teacher Training Not Offered

Job Title: Instructor in Agricultural Engineering
Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Assessment Centre Date: W/C 8th December 2025

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes.
As the UK's leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to deliver practical training in Agricultural Engineering on a variety of programmes up to level 3. You will use your expert knowledge and skills to help our students to achieve their ambitions and contribute to the development of new curriculum opportunities as we seek to expand our provision.

Key responsibilities

• Supervises the work of students undertaking practical activities.
• Instruct students to develop the practical skills required by industry and to support their practical confidence and ability.
• Adhere to College Health and safety procedures by supervising students undertaking practical activities giving help, support and guidance.
• Help maintain the premises, equipment, consumables associated with the department.
• Utilise learning resources and opportunities fully and effectively.

The successful candidate will

• Experience of a similar role within the FE sector or Industry.
• Experience of storing and maintaining tools and equipment.
• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject with experience in transmission types, farming machinery, engines, hydraulics, tractor technology, electrics, and fabrication skills.
• Level 2 in Maths & English or equivalent.
• Recognised Teaching Qualification (or be willing to work towards one).

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [email protected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.

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