Lecturer - Machinist

South Essex College Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 40 days

Teacher Pension 28.68%

CPD

Free parking

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

South Essex College Group seeks a Machinist/Maintenance Lecturer to join the Engineering Department and lead the development of apprenticeship and Study Programme curriculum areas. The role focuses on Machining/Maintenance training with City & Guilds and BTEC units, providing engaging practical and theoretical learning.

You will support learners through their journey from recruitment to EPA, build strong employer partnerships and maintain the college’s reputation as a provider of choice for

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in welding and fabrication.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or welding discipline.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
• Experience of using digital portfolio systems and online learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding learner and employer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for Apprenticeships and study programmes.
• Provide underpinning knowledge and practical skills training across Machining/Maintenance disciplines.
• Conduct assessments and progress reviews.
• Support apprentices in meeting all qualification and apprenticeship standard requirements.
• Work collaboratively with employers to monitor progress and maximise learner achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital portfolio systems.
• Support recruitment, enrolment and retention activities.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Teaching experience

Assessment & mentoring

Employer engagement

Education

Level 3 engineering/welding

Tools

Digital portfolio systems

Online learning tech

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious, experienced, and forward-thinking Machinist/Maintenance Lecturer to join our Engineering Department and lead the development of a high-profile apprenticeship/Study Program curriculum areas. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. Our staff are dedicated to providing high-quality education and training that enables learners to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our dynamic Engineering Team and take responsibility for the delivery and development of our Machining/Maintenance provision. The successful candidate will possess strong industry expertise in Machining/Maintenance, with the ability to engage and inspire learners across a range of Machining/Maintenance processes. You will be experienced in delivering practical and theoretical training aligned to City & Guilds qualifications, as well as teaching relevant BTEC Engineering units (Units 1, 2 and 3) level 2 Lathes, Mills, Bench fitting, for EAL city and guilds Level 3 4515 advanced machining, CNC programming and CAD/CAM for Mazak machines. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to the role, supporting apprentices to achieve success through high-quality teaching, assessment and mentoring. Working closely with learners, you will support apprentices/ full time learners throughout their entire learning journey, from recruitment and induction through to End-Point Assessment (EPA). You will build and maintain strong employer partnerships, ensure an excellent customer experience, and contribute to maintaining our reputation as a provider of choice for apprenticeship training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for Apprenticeships and study programmes.
• Provide underpinning knowledge and practical skills training across Machining/Maintenance disciplines.
• Conduct assessments and progress reviews.
• Support apprentices in meeting all qualification and apprenticeship standard requirements.
• Work collaboratively with employers to monitor progress and maximise learner achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital portfolio systems.
• Support recruitment, enrolment and retention activities.

Essential Requirements

• Significant and demonstrable industry experience in welding and fabrication.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or welding discipline.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
• Experience of using digital portfolio systems and online learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding learner and employer experience.

Benefits

• Holiday – 40 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• College closure days.
• Teachers Pension – 28.68% college contribution.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only).
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit).
• Subsidised eye tests.
• Contribution to flu injections.
• Access to gyms.
• Cycle to work schemes.
• RAC discounts and more (depending on campus).

Application Deadline

Latest Application Date: 17-Jul-2026