Mechanical Maintenance Instructor

Find.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38,000–£41,500 DOE

Full training for educator transition

Company pension and wellbeing program

Job summary

Find. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Trainer to lead practical engineering training at our Washington Training Facility.

You will bridge industry experience with the next generation of technicians, delivering hands-on sessions in mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related systems. You’ll guide learners through Level 2/3 programmes, assess skills, and promote safe workshop practices while using digital tools to track progress.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, or similar).
• Strong practical experience within mechanical maintenance, industrial engineering, plant engineering, or mechanical fitting.
• Desire to develop the next generation of technicians; passion for engineering.

Responsibilities

• Delivering practical engineering training across Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Hand Fitting, and Fluid Power principles.
• Assessing skills including mechanical assembly, component replacement, fault diagnosis, maintenance procedures, and repair techniques.
• Supporting learners through Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering programmes, including Engineering Operative and Performing Engineering Operations standards.
• Teaching hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and actuators; conveyors and industrial machinery.
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and professional workshop environment; promoting equality and safeguarding.
• Using digital systems and e-portfolios to monitor learner progress and achievement (full training provided).
• Helping maintain workshop equipment, machinery, tools, and learning resources.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Workshop supervision

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Level 3 Teaching or Assessing qualification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Trainer

Salary: £38,000 – £41,500 DOE

Monday – Friday | Permanent | No shifts, weekends or callouts

Location - Washington Training Facility

About the Role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or Fluid Power Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and share your industry knowledge with the next generation of engineers?

This is a fantastic opportunity to move away from the day-to-day pressures of the shop floor and use your hands-on engineering experience to inspire and develop future technicians.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical maintenance, fault finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial systems. Someone who understands how machinery operates, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in helping others develop their technical skills.

You don’t need previous teaching experience. Full training and support will be provided to help you transition into the role of Engineering Instructor / Assessor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering practical engineering training across Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Hand Fitting, and Fluid Power principles.
• Demonstrating and assessing skills including mechanical assembly, component replacement, fault diagnosis, maintenance procedures, and repair techniques.
• Supporting learners through Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering programmes, including Engineering Operative and Performing Engineering Operations standards.
• Teaching key mechanical engineering principles including:
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Pumps, valves, and actuators
  • Conveyors and industrial machinery
  • Preventative and reactive maintenance techniques
• Supporting apprentices to develop the technical and professional skills required for successful engineering careers.
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and professional workshop environment.
• Using digital systems and e-portfolios to monitor learner progress and achievement (full training provided).
• Helping maintain workshop equipment, machinery, tools, and learning resources.
• Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding within the learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, or similar).
• Strong practical experience within mechanical maintenance, industrial engineering, plant engineering, or mechanical fitting
• A genuine passion for engineering and developing the next generation of technicians.

Desirable:

• Level 3 Teaching or Assessing qualification (AET, TAQA, PTLLS, or equivalent).
• Previous experience mentoring apprentices, trainees, or junior engineers.
• Experience within a manufacturing, maintenance, production, or industrial environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £41,500 DOE.
• Excellent training and support package for engineers moving into education.
• Opportunity to develop a rewarding career away from the tools while staying connected to engineering.
• Company pension and wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking.
• Employee discount and referral schemes.
• Monday–Friday daytime hours with no shifts, weekends, or callouts.

This Could Suit You If You’re Currently Working As:

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Maintenance Technician
• Plant Engineer
• Fluid Power Engineer
• Hydraulic Engineer
• Pneumatic Engineer
• Mechanical Service Engineer
• Workshop Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Maintenance Supervisor