Skills Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bank holidays

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing facilities

Disability support and adjustments

Training and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor in the Engineering and Motor Vehicle department. The role delivers practical, workshop-based training and supports learners to develop technical and employability skills within real-world contexts.

You will promote safe practices, assess learner progress, and help tailor personalised learning plans while encouraging an inclusive environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical engineering skills supported by sound underpinning theoretical knowledge.
• Relevant industry, training, education or professional environment experience demonstrating current or transferable mechanical engineering practice.
• GCSE 4-9 or equivalent level 2 in Maths or English, or willingness to pass tests before interview and achieve within timescales.
• A Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, workshop-based skills training across programmes identified by the management team.
• Demonstrate and coach safe, current and industry-relevant working practices.
• Support learners to develop technical, vocational and employability skills aligned to industry expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all learners can participate and progress.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Monitor and support learners' progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing throughout their programme.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans that support learners to achieve their targets and career goals.
• Provide appropriate guidance and signposting to careers, wellbeing or additional support services.
• Seek out and respond to learner feedback, recognising learners as active partners in their learning journey.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, profiling, monitoring and assessment processes.
• Support learners during work placements, off-site visits and related enrichment or employer-engagement activities.
• Help create meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world work environments, both on and off campus.

Skills

Practical mechanical engineering

Industry experience

Education

GCSE Maths (level 2)

GCSE English (level 2)

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join our thriving Engineering and Motor Vehicle department as a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor.

As Skills Instructor you will deliver innovative and informative workshop training sessions and assist the management team in providing high learning value, financially efficient programmes to students studying Mechanical Engineering.

This role is workshop-based, and candidates should be comfortable delivering all learning and support within practical environments.

Bradford College is committed to providing training, mentoring and professional development, particularly for applicants transitioning from industry into education.

We particularly encourage applications from female candidates, as this group is currently underrepresented within the department.

Responsibilities Include

• Deliver practical, workshop-based skills training across programmes identified by the management team.
• Demonstrate and coach safe, current and industry-relevant working practices.
• Support learners to develop technical, vocational and employability skills aligned to industry expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all learners can participate and progress.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Monitor and support learners' progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing throughout their programme.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans that support learners to achieve their targets and career goals.
• Provide appropriate guidance and signposting to careers, wellbeing or additional support services.
• Seek out and respond to learner feedback, recognising learners as active partners in their learning journey.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, profiling, monitoring and assessment processes.
• Support learners during work placements, off-site visits and related enrichment or employer-engagement activities.
• Help create meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world work environments, both on and off campus.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• A Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering or Engineering-related discipline, or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Experience

• Practical mechanical engineering skills supported by sound underpinning theoretical knowledge.
• Relevant experience gained in industry, training, education or a comparable professional environment, demonstrating current or transferable mechanical engineering practice.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.