Manufacturing Workshop Trainer

Line Up Aviation; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation in Gosport is seeking a Workshop/Hands skills Trainer to mentor and develop the next generation of Royal Navy engineers. You'll coach trainees to build essential hand skills in a structured learning environment.

This training-focused role does not require prior teaching experience, as full teacher training is provided on site. A passion for engaging learners is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• A strong engineering background (mechanical or fabrication experience preferred).
• Certified to a minimum of Level 3 or above.
• Practical workshop experience and confidence using hand tools and machinery.
• Proficient in IT (hardware/software).

Responsibilities

• Introducing and developing practical hand skills, including fitting and filing.
• Teaching the interpretation and understanding of basic technical drawings.
• Providing instruction on the safe use of workshop equipment.
• Promoting and embedding strong workshop Health & Safety practices.
• Supporting trainees' progress through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

Skills

Engineering background

Level 3+

Workshop tools

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 or above

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a Workshop/Hand skills Trainer to join them on a permanent basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a lasting impact by mentoring and developing the next generation of Royal Navy engineers. You'll use your industry expertise to coach trainees, helping them build essential engineering hand skills and confidence within a structured learning environment.

This is a training-focused role, but prior teaching experience is not required. Full teacher training delivered on site and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed-what matters most is your passion, enthusiasm, and ability to engage and inspire learners throughout their journey.

Role: Workshop/ Handskills Trainer

Location: Gosport - fully onsite

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - term time

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC

Salary: £39,000 pro-rata

What you'll be doing:

• Introducing and developing practical hand skills, including fitting and filing
• Teaching the interpretation and understanding of basic technical drawings
• Providing instruction on the safe use of workshop equipment
• Promoting and embedding strong workshop Health & Safety practices
• Supporting trainees' progress through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback

Essential Skills/experience:

• A strong engineering background (mechanical or fabrication experience preferred)
• Certified to a minimum of Level 3 or above
• Practical workshop experience and confidence using hand tools and machinery
• Be proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software)

This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.