Lecturer - Maintenance

South Essex College Group

Basildon

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

College closure days

Teachers Pension – college contributes

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking (parking permit required)

Subsidised eye tests

RAC discounts where available

Job summary

South Essex College Group is recruiting a Maintenance Lecturer to lead the development of a high-profile apprenticeship and study programme in the Engineering Department. The role focuses on Delivering maintenance training, both practically and theoretically, aligned to City & Guilds and relevant BTEC units.

You will engage learners across Maintenance processes, support EPA, build employer partnerships and contribute to curriculum development while maintaining high teaching standards and student

Qualifications

Significant industry experience in the maintenance field.
Minimum Level 3 qualification in engineering or related discipline.
Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Assessor qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
Experience using digital portfolio systems and online learning technologies.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
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 Maintenance disciplines.
Conduct assessments and progress reviews.
Support apprentices in meeting qualification and apprenticeship standards.
Collaborate 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

Maintenance industry experience

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification

Digital portfolio systems

Online learning technologies

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Learner mentoring

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Digital portfolio systems

Online learning platforms

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

We are seeking an ambitious, experienced, and forward‑thinking Maintenance Lecturer to join our Engineering Department and lead the development of a high‑profile apprenticeship/Study Program curriculum area. 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 Maintenance, with the ability to engage and inspire learners across a range of 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) Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Bench fitting for EAL, and City & Guilds Level 3 4515. 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 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 the maintenance field.
Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners, employers and the wider local economy while helping to develop the next generation of skilled welding professionals.

Benefits Offering