Technical Trainer - Machining

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Tees Valley seeks a skilled Technical Trainer - Machining to deliver engaging training programs. Responsibilities include assessing learners, managing BTEC units, and maintaining partnerships with local employers. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Machining qualification and must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £29,565 to £42,868 and includes various benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

Extensive training and career progression opportunities

Up to 15% cashback at top retailers

Discounted gift cards for big brands

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 Machining qualification or similar.
• Essential: English and Maths GCSE grade C or above.
• Desirable: TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners.
• Develop, deliver and manage units within the Machining BTEC.
• Maintain good relationships with external partners and local employers.

Skills

Machining qualification

English and Maths GCSE

TAQA or A1 assessor qualification

Teaching qualification

Education

Level 3 Machining qualification or similar

English and Maths GCSE grade C or above

Job description

Job Title: Technical Trainer - Machining

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: NSG Construction & Engineering

Reporting to: Associate Director of Apprenticeships

Salary: £29,565 - £42,868 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Technical Trainer to support a caseload of learners through engaging training programmes. In this role, you’ll design and deliver high‑quality learning and assessments, helping participants achieve full Apprenticeship standards and their qualifications. You’ll work closely with employers and play a key role in inspiring learners to overcome challenges and reach their goals. If you’re committed to developing talent and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Technical Trainer, you will:

• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of the requirement for Apprentices to complete off‑the‑job training.
• Develop, deliver and manage units within the Machining BTEC.
• Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
• Assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours, and the delivery and assessment of Apprenticeship Standards and competencies against NVQ programmes where required.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve qualifications and the Apprenticeship Standard and prepare them for End Point Assessment.
• Develop business with existing employers and identifying new opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• Level 3 Machining qualification or similar/equivalent – Essential.
• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above – Essential.
• TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willing to work towards – Desirable.
• Teaching qualification, or willing to work towards – Desirable.
• Award in Internal Verification or V1, or willing to work towards – Desirable.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family‑Friendly Policies – We offer family‑friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Coming soon: EV Leasing
• Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST
• Discounted car parking on site

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit ourWork For Uspage.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail please contact Mark Hall, Associate Director of Apprenticeships on [e-mail]

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you’ve applied for a role, thank you! We’ll review applications and get back to you in January.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

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