Mechanical Machining Instrutor Required

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering training company is looking for a Machining Instructor to deliver practical training in manual turning, milling, and CNC machining to apprentices. This position provides an opportunity for skilled machinists to step into a rewarding teaching career, offering full training and support for teaching qualifications. The role includes hands-on training, assessment of work, and the chance to inspire the next generation of engineers while enjoying a supportive environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Starting salary of £34,000, increasing to £38,000 with qualifications

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Excellent pension scheme and professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in manual machining (turning and/or milling) required.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess learner work.
• Passion for educating and mentoring apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training in manual turning, milling, and CNC machining.
• Assess learner work and ensure development of safe machining skills.
• Provide constructive feedback and mark knowledge questions.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience in manual machining

Knowledge of CNC machining

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Job description

Are you an experienced Machinist looking to step into teaching, training and developing the next generation of engineers?

Our client, a highly reputable engineering training company in Gloucester, is seeking a Machining Instructor to deliver high-quality practical training in manual turning / milling and CNC machining to Level 3 engineering apprentices.

No prior teaching experience is required – full training, mentoring and qualifications are provided.

About the Role

You will deliver hands‑on training to apprentices in :

• Manual Turning (screw cutting, knurling, turning to fine tolerances, use of steadies)
• Manual Milling (slots, multisided shapes, dividing heads)
• CNC machining
• Quality checks, interpreting drawings and producing components to specification

You will also assess learner work, mark knowledge questions, provide constructive feedback, and ensure apprentices develop safe, accurate and industry‑ready machining skills.

What’s on Offer

Starting salary £34,000, rising to £35,000 upon completion of AET (Instructor qualification – usually 6 months)

Salary increases to £38,000 when AVA (Assessor qualification – typically 9–12 months) is completed

Both teaching and assessing qualifications fully funded and supported in‑house

36.25‑hour week :

• Mon–Thu: 08:00–16:15
• Fri: 08:00–13:15

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

Excellent pension scheme and ongoing professional development

Friendly, supportive training environment with long‑standing engineering staff

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have :

• Strong hands‑on experience in manual machining (turning and / or milling)
• Knowledge of CNC machining (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce precision components

Passion for passing skills on to the next generation

This role is perfect for a skilled machinist, toolmaker or CNC / Manual Turner / Miller looking to step away from shifts and into a rewarding education‑based career.

How to Apply

If you're ready to use your machining expertise to inspire apprentices and build a long‑term career in training, apply today with your CV