Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Matchtech Group; Hessle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days annual leave

Regular hours Mon-Thu 8:00-16:15, Fri

Annual bonus

Pension 5% employee + 7% employer

Life insurance (4x salary)

Private healthcare after 3 months

Free on-site parking

Branded workwear

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Mechanical Instructor to join the Hull training centre. You will deliver apprenticeship and commercial training to a range of learners, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strict adherence to Health & Safety standards.

The role focuses on creating an engaging learning environment, providing feedback, and maintaining progress records to support learner achievement and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance (planned and reactive).
• Level 3 Engineering qualification is required.
• Full driving licence and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Delivering apprenticeship and adult skills training to company standards.
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment for apprentices.
• Ensuring all training meets Health & Safety guidelines.
• Providing feedback and support to apprentices.
• Maintaining accurate records of learners' progress and achievements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Hand tools

Health & Safety

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Driving licence

CAD knowledge

Education

Engineering Level 3

Tools

CAD

Job description

Our client, a rapidly expanding Group Training Association within the engineering education sector, is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Instructor. This position is based at the training centre in Hull, offering a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality apprenticeship and commercial training.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering apprenticeship and adult skills training to company standards
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment for apprentices
• Ensuring all training meets Health & Safety guidelines
• Providing feedback and support to apprentices
• Maintaining accurate records of learners' progress and achievements

Job Requirements

• Experience in mechanical planned and reactive maintenance
• Proficiency in lathe and milling machine operation
• Safe use of hand tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics or pneumatics
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices and procedures
• A minimum of a Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Good interpersonal and computer skills
• Full driving licence
• A working knowledge of the chemical process industry and/or CAD is desirable but not essential. Although assessor and teaching qualifications are desirable, full support will be provided to develop necessary skills.

Benefits

• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 7 days reserved for the Christmas shutdown
• Regular working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:15 and Friday 8:00 - 16:00
• Annual bonus dependent on organisational performance
• Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Private healthcare after a 3-month qualifying period
• Free on-site parking
• Branded workwear

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer keen to make a meaningful career change into education and training, we would love to hear from you.