Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

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

Vacancy | Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Title Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum Salary Between £32,916 and £42,280 per annum (plus market pay supplement if applicable) Organisation Chelmsford College Closing Date 23/08/2026 Job Description Download Job Description Document Person Specification Download Person Specification Document Description

Lecturer In Engineering Workshop Skills

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, practical, and industry-experienced Lecturer in Engineering to join our growing Engineering team.

This role is focused on delivering hands-on workshop training rather than classroom-based engineering theory. We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced machinists, toolmakers, maintenance engineers, manufacturing engineers, workshop technicians, or other engineering professionals with strong practical skills who would like to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of engineers.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality practical teaching and assessment across a range of Full-Time, Part-Time, and Apprenticeship programmes within our Engineering workshops. Learners will develop core machining and manufacturing skills using traditional workshop equipment and industry-standard processes.

• Manual milling machines
• Centre lathes and turning operations
• Bench fitting and hand skills
• Engineering measurement and inspection
• Workshop health and safety
• Engineering materials and processes
• Supporting learners to develop practical workshop competence
• CNC Machining Basic Principles/Programming

Teaching experience is welcome but not essential. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for developing others, we will support you to gain a teaching qualification.

About The Role

As a flexible, proactive, and learner-focused professional, you will work closely with colleagues to deliver engaging practical sessions that prepare learners for employment within engineering and manufacturing industries. You will help learners develop the confidence, skills, and professional behaviours expected by employers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a workshop environment and wants to share their practical expertise with apprentices and full-time learners.

What We Can Offer

• A supportive and experienced Engineering team
• Modern workshop facilities
• Opportunities for professional development and teacher training
• The chance to make a real difference to the next generation of engineers

The College is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

Starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills, and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.