Mechanical Engineering Instructor in Yorkshire and the Humber

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Instructor to deliver engaging training in mechanical engineering to learners pursuing qualifications. The role emphasizes real-world context drawn from industry experience, with full training support to transition into instruction.

Responsibilities include planning sessions, assessing progress, and maintaining records, with a focus on health and safety in the workshop and classroom. A genuine interest in developing learners is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong practical skills across core mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Genuine interest in supporting and developing learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theoretical mechanical engineering sessions to learners of varying abilities.
• Assess learner progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of learner achievement and progress.
• Ensure workshop and classroom environments meet health and safety standards.
• Support learners to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to meet qualification standards.

Skills

Industry experience in mechanical eng.

Strong practical skills in mechanical

Good communication skills

Genuine interest in helping learners

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Teaching or assessing qualification

Experience delivering training/mentoring

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Permanent

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Role

You'll deliver engaging, practical training in mechanical engineering to learners working towards their qualifications, drawing on your own industry background to bring real-world context to every session. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their trade and wants to pass that expertise on, helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You don't need to have taught before. If you've spent years working in mechanical engineering and want a new challenge, full training support will be available to help you make the move into instruction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering practical and theoretical mechanical engineering sessions to learners of varying abilities.
• Assessing learner progress and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner achievement and progress.
• Ensuring that workshop and classroom environments meet health and safety standards.
• Supporting learners to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to meet their qualification standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
• Significant industry experience in mechanical engineering
• Strong practical skills across core mechanical engineering disciplines
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• A genuine interest in supporting and developing learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching or assessing qualification
• Experience delivering training or mentoring in a workplace or educational setting

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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