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Mechanical Maintenance Instructor

FIND | Creating Futures
Rochdale
1 week ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Instructor / Workshop Engineer Trainer


Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications)


Job Type: Full-time, Permanent


About the Role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Workshop Engineer looking to pass on your skills to the next generation?


This is a fantastic opportunity to take your hands-on experience from the shop floor and use it to develop tomorrow’s engineers.


We’re looking for someone with solid experience in mechanical maintenance, hand fitting, and workshop engineering - someone who knows the tools, understands how machines run and enjoys helping others learn the trade.

You don’t need prior teaching experience - full training and support will be provided to help you transition into the role of Engineering Instructor / Assessor.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Delivering practical training in Hand Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, and Workshop Techniques.
  • Demonstrating and assessing skills such as assembly, disassembly, fault finding, machining, and mechanical repair.
  • Guiding learners through Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering programmes (Standards and Performing Engineering Operations).
  • Supporting apprentices in developing the technical and personal skills needed for industry success.
  • Ensuring safe working practices and maintaining workshop discipline and organisation.
  • Using digital systems and e-portfolios to record learner progress (training provided).
  • Helping to maintain and set up workshop machinery, tools, and learning materials.
  • Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding within all training environments.


What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Level 3 Engineering Qualification (e.g. Mechanical Maintenance, Fitting, or Machining).
  • Strong background in Mechanical Maintenance, Plant Engineering, or Workshop Fitting.
  • Confident with tools, machinery, and mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.).
  • A genuine passion for engineering and developing others.


Desirable:

  • Level 3 Teaching or Assessing Qualification (e.g. AET, TAQA, or equivalent) – or a willingness to work towards it (fully supported).


Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 DOE.
  • Excellent training and support for those new to teaching.
  • Company pension and wellbeing programme.
  • On-site parking.
  • Employee discount and referral schemes.
  • Monday–Friday daytime hours (no shifts, weekends, or callouts)



This Could Suit You If You’re Currently Working As:

  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Fitter
  • Plant Engineer / Workshop Engineer
  • Machinist / Toolroom Engineer
  • Service Engineer / Field Maintenance Engineer

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