Mechanical Engineering Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

42 days annual leave

Regular working hours

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Branded workwear

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Mechanical Instructor for a rapidly expanding Group Training Association in Hull to deliver apprenticeship and commercial training. You will create an engaging learning environment and ensure all training meets Health & Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include providing feedback to learners, maintaining progress records, and applying your hands-on experience with lathe/milling operations, hydraulic/pneumatic systems and safe tool use.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Engineering qualification and practical maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, lathe and milling operatorshp.
• Safe handling of hand tools and knowledge of HSE practices.
• Knowledge of hydraulics or pneumatics is required or desirable.
• Good interpersonal and computer skills, driving licence beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver apprenticeship and adult skills training to company standards.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment for apprentices.
• Ensure training meets Health & Safety guidelines.
• Provide feedback and support to apprentices.
• Maintain accurate records of learners' progress and achievements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Lathe and milling

Hand tools

Hydraulics or pneumatics

Health & Safety practices

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Full driving licence

CAD knowledge

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

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.