Rail Maintenance Instructor

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

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company is seeking a Rail Maintenance Instructor to train apprentices in Coventry. This role involves delivering practical and theoretical lessons in rail track maintenance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industry experience and a commitment to developing future talent. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £39,000, with additional bonuses of up to £6,000 for five years, alongside generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

35 days annual leave + bank holidays

Fully funded teaching qualification

Teachers' Pension Scheme up to 28%

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on rail track maintenance experience.
• A teaching qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Patience and a passion for mentoring apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across health & safety and rail engineering theory.
• Support apprentices in developing industry-standard skills.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality lessons and practical sessions.

Skills

Rail track maintenance experience

Mentoring skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Education

Level 3 Rail Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Rail Maintenance Instructor – Coventry

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 a Instructor.

About the Role

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. You'll help shape the workforce of the future by:

• 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

The Ideal Candidate Will

• 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

If you're ready to take your rail industry experience and pass it on to the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity.

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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