Technician Trainer - Catering / Hospitality

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Peterborough College is seeking a Technician Trainer for Catering / Hospitality to deliver practical sessions and support students in acquiring industry-ready skills at Peterborough campus. The role focuses on hands-on learning, equipment upkeep and safe working practices within a busy hospitality environment.

You will work with teaching staff to facilitate sessions, supervise learners, and maintain a professional workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience within hospitality industry essential.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Teaching qualification or vocational qualification beneficial.
• Proactive and able to work with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering practical hospitality and catering activities.
• Assist learners during vocational and practical training sessions.
• Supervise learners and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain and inspect specialist equipment.
• Keep workshops clean, safe and organised.
• Monitor stock levels and inventories.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Coordinate maintenance of catering equipment.
• Adapt to a busy learning environment.

Skills

Hospitality industry experience

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

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Job profile for Technician Trainer - Catering / Hospitality

Technician Trainer - Catering / Hospitality

Peterborough 07/10/2026 Technician Trainer - Catering / Hospitality

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £25,407 per annum

Contractual hours 25

Region East

Date posted 23/09/2026

Job reference REQ000724

Attachments JD Technician in Hospitality & Catering Apr 26 (2).pdf

Job description

Technician/Trainer – Catering & Hospitality

Salary: £25,407 per annum

Hours: 25 hours per week – Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Location: Peterborough

Closing Date: 7 th October 2026

Inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals by sharing your industry expertise in a hands-on learning environment.

In this busy and exciting role, you will support the delivery of outstanding practical learning experiences for students studying hospitality and catering programmes. Working within the College's catering and Pantry environments, you will help learners develop the skills, confidence and industry knowledge required for future success.

You will work closely with teaching staff to facilitate practical sessions, maintain specialist equipment and resources, and ensure a safe, organised and professional working environment. Your contribution will play a vital role in helping students gain valuable hands-on experience while developing industry-standard practices.

This is a varied and rewarding position that combines technical expertise, learner support and practical training, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to students' educational journeys while supporting the success of the wider faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering practical hospitality and catering activities.
• Assist learners during vocational and practical training sessions.
• Supervise learners and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain, inspect and undertake minor repairs to specialist equipment.
• Keep workshops and practical training areas clean, safe and organised.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventories of equipment and materials.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Support staff and students in the use of specialist catering equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Undertake first aid duties and coordinate maintenance repairs when required.
• What we're looking for:

We are seeking a motivated and practical individual with experience within the hospitality industry and a passion for supporting others to develop their skills. You will have excellent organisational skills, a strong awareness of health and safety requirements and the ability to maintain high standards within a busy working environment.

The successful candidate will be confident working with young people, supporting practical learning activities and building positive relationships with staff, students and external stakeholders. You will demonstrate a proactive, professional approach, strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

A good standard of education, including Level 2 English and Maths, is essential. Industry experience within hospitality is required, while experience of training, teaching or working within an educational setting would be advantageous. A teaching qualification or relevant vocational qualification would also be beneficial.

If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy developing the skills and confidence of future industry professionals, we would love to hear from you.

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.