Technician Trainer - Engineering (Machining)

eTeach UK Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IEG is seeking a practical Technician Trainer to support Engineering students in our workshop. The role focuses on CNC and lathe machining, coaching students, and maintaining a safe, well-organised learning environment.

You will assist lecturers with hands-on sessions, supervise practical work, and help ensure equipment and resources are properly supported. A strong commitment to safety and student development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering workshops or education settings.
• Ability to coach and guide students in practical tasks.
• Strong focus on safety and workshop discipline.
• Ability to support lecturers during practical sessions and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support practical engineering sessions and workshop activities.
• Coach and guide students to develop technical skills.
• Supervise students during practical work and assessments.
• Help maintain equipment, tools and workshop resources.
• Ensure the workshop is safe, clean and well organised.
• Assist with stock control and maintaining workshop resources.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC machining

Lathe experience

Workshop supervision

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic Technician Trainer to support our Engineering students.If you have machining expertise, particularly CNC (computer numerical control) and lathe, we want to hear from you!This is a great opportunity for someone with engineering experience who enjoys working with people and wants to help the next generation develop their skills. The role could suit someone at the start of their career looking to gain experience in education, or someone with industry experience who would enjoy sharing their knowledge in a supportive college environment.

About the role

Working alongside our Engineering lecturers, you will help support practical learning in the workshop and guide students as they develop their technical skills. You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, organised and engaging learning environment.

Your role will include:

• Supporting lecturers with practical engineering sessions and workshop activities
• Coaching and guiding students as they develop their skills
• Supervising students during practical work and assessments
• Helping maintain equipment, tools and workshop resources
• Ensuring the workshop remains safe, clean and well organised
• Supporting students in the use of specialist equipment
• Assisting with stock control and maintaining workshop resources

About you

We’re looking for someone with practical engineering experience who enjoys working with others and takes pride in maintaining a well-run workshop.

You might be:

• A newly qualified engineer looking to build experience in education
• Someone with industry experience who would enjoy passing on their skills, particularly machining (lathe and CNC)
• Someone looking for a role with a good work–life balance while still staying connected to the industry

Ideally you will have:

Experience within an engineering or construction environment

Good practical skills and knowledge of workshop equipment

An organised and safety-conscious approach to work

The ability to support and encourage young people

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 43 days of annual leave, inclusive of 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.