Rail Maintenance Instructor

Dovetail and Slate; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Coventry is seeking a Rail Maintenance Instructor to train apprentices. This role offers a salary of £30,000 to £39,000 plus up to £6,000 in bonuses over five years, alongside excellent benefits like 35 days annual leave and a generous teachers' pension scheme. The ideal candidate should have rail maintenance experience and a passion for education.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Fully funded teaching qualification

Generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (up to 28%)

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on rail track maintenance experience required.
• Minimum Level 3 Rail Maintenance qualification or equivalent necessary.
• Teaching qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Train apprentices in practical skills and theory-based learning.
• Deliver lessons across Health & Safety and Rail Engineering theory.
• Support apprentices in developing industry-standard skills.

Skills

Hands-on rail track maintenance experience

Mentoring skills

Patience

Education

Minimum Level 3 Rail Maintenance qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Rail Maintenance Instructor

Coventry | £30,000 - £39,000 (+ up to £6,000 bonus for 5 years) | Full-time | Teachers' Pension up to 28%

Are you an experienced Rail Maintenance Engineer looking to share your knowledge and inspire the next generation?

We're working with a respected college in Coventry (with multiple campuses across the Midlands) that is expanding its Rail Engineering team. They are now seeking a passionate rail professional to step into a permanent role as an Instructor.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you'll play a key part in training apprentices, supporting both their practical skills in workshops and theory-based learning in classrooms.
• Delivering engaging lessons across Health & Safety, Rail Track Maintenance, and Rail Engineering theory
• Supporting apprentices in developing industry-standard skills
• Preparing and delivering high-quality lessons and practical sessions
• Acting as a role model, mentor, and supporter of learner progress

Qualifications

• Have hands-on rail track maintenance experience
• Hold a minimum Level 3 Rail Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• A teaching qualification is advantageous but not essential - full training will be provided
• Bring patience, mentoring skills, and a genuine passion for the future of the rail industry
• Be committed to developing apprentices and supporting their success

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 - £39,000 salary, plus up to £6,000 additional per year for the next 5 years
• 35 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Fully funded teaching qualification
• Excellent progression opportunities within the college
• Generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (up to 28%)
• A chance to move off the tools and into a rewarding, stable career in education

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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