Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor - Training

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Staff wellbeing space

On-site dining

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor to deliver practical, workshop-based training and guide learners toward technical and employability goals. The role supports industry-aligned learning in a dynamic department at Bradford College.

You will work to create engaging activities, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality outcomes for learners across levels and programmes.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical engineering skills with theoretical knowledge.
• Experience in industry, training, or education environments.
• Commitment to delivering high quality, learner-focused training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, workshop-based skills training across programmes identified by the management team.
• Demonstrate and coach safe, current and industry-relevant working practices.
• Support learners to develop technical, vocational and employability skills aligned to industry expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all learners can participate and progress.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Monitor and support learners’ progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing throughout their programme.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans that support learners to achieve their targets and career goals.
• Provide appropriate guidance and signposting to careers, wellbeing or additional support services.
• Seek out and respond to learner feedback, recognising learners as active partners in their learning journey.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, profiling, monitoring and assessment processes.
• Support learners during work placements, off-site visits and related enrichment or employer-engagement activities.
• Help create meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world work environments, both on and off campus.

Education

GCSE level 2 Maths/English

A Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bradford College is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor to deliver practical, workshop-based training and guide learners toward technical and employability goals. The role supports industry-aligned learning in a dynamic department at Bradford College.

You will work to create engaging activities, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality outcomes for learners across levels and programmes.