Mechatronics Engineering Trainer for Apprentices

The University of Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Discounts

Staff networks

Learning schemes

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Trainer to deliver and assess mechatronics training for apprentices from advanced to degree level. You will work with a team of Engineering Trainers and Tutors to align workshop and classroom education, developing curricula to meet employers’ and regulators’ needs.

You will hold a level 3 qualification in engineering and have relevant industry experience, with opportunities to progress in teaching and assessment qualifications.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification in engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to apprentices.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a team and across teams.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality skills training to apprentices and commercial customers meeting Ofsted requirements.
• Prepare delivery materials to support practical skills training of apprentices.
• Assess progress and maintain records of each apprentice.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on performance and development.
• Deliver short courses to commercial customers and maintain CPD for colleagues.

Skills

Level 3 Engineering

Communication

Planning & Organisation

Teamwork

Teaching qualification (Desirable)

Education

Teaching qualification (Desirable)

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Trainer to deliver and assess mechatronics training for apprentices from advanced to degree level. You will work with a team of Engineering Trainers and Tutors to align workshop and classroom education, developing curricula to meet employers’ and regulators’ needs.

You will hold a level 3 qualification in engineering and have relevant industry experience, with opportunities to progress in teaching and assessment qualifications.