Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Trainer (Tutor) - 19.5 Hours Per Week

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burnaston CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institute in Burnaston seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering Trainer. You will teach and assess apprentices while coordinating with employers. Ideal candidates have expertise in manufacturing engineering and mechatronics. This part-time role includes benefits such as a generous pension scheme, extensive staff training, and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Generous holiday plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Excellent staff training programme

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to onsite gym

Staff discounts at dining facilities

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in manufacturing engineering and mechatronics.
• Qualified to or willing to work towards Level 2 in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners in the workplace/training academy.
• Recruit, mentor and support learners throughout their journey.
• Coordinate with employers/partner organizations for effective programme delivery.
• Engage in marketing and recruitment initiatives.
• Contribute to subject development and curriculum enhancement.
• Conduct final course assessments as appropriate.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Mechatronics

Hand skills

Welding

Mechanical systems maintenance

PLC experience

Fluid power and pneumatics

Engineering drawing

Materials

Education

HNC, BTEC in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering Trainer (Apprenticeships TMUK)?
Part time, 19.5 hours per week
Salary, (£38,180 FTE, pro rata £19,090) - (£44,282 FTE, pro rata £22,141) depending on experience and qualifications.

Who are we looking for?

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Engineering Trainers/Teachers to join our specialist facility in partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK.

This is a fantastic chance to teach and train highly motivated individuals while developing professionally in a globally recognised automotive manufacturing environment.

We are seeking candidates with a solid background in manufacturing engineering and mechatronics, combining technical expertise with teaching or training experience. We are particularly interested in multi skilled trainers ideally with an HNC, BTEC in engineering or equivalent and some PLC experience.

Experience or knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly beneficial:

• Hand skills
• Welding
• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Plcs
• Fluid power and pneumatics
• Engineering drawing
• Materials

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 in English and Maths.

What you’ll do

• Teach and assess learners in the workplace/training academy
• Recruit, mentor and support learners throughout their journey
• Coordinate with employers / partner organisation to ensure effective programme delivery
• Engage in marketing and recruitment initiatives
• Contribute to subject development and curriculum enhancement
• Conduct final course assessments as appropriate
• Work closely with stakeholders across the college
• Participate in programme reviews and evaluations for continuous improvement
• Contribute to internal verification and moderation processes

This role demands a dynamic and proactive professional who can navigate the complex landscape of apprenticeship programmes while ensuring that the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently met.

Location

If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit the college website for further information.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

Application

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 25th September 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.