About this role
Engineering Trainer / Instructor - Mechanical OR Electrical Maintenance
Coventry £40,000 starting Teaching qualification funded
Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Engineering Technician looking for a change from working on the tools? We're looking for experienced engineers to move into Engineering Trainer / Engineering Instructor positions, delivering practical and technical training to the next generation of engineers.
There are two positions available: Mechanical Engineering Trainer - Mechanical MaintenanceElectrical Engineering Trainer - Electrical Maintenance You do not need previous teaching or training experience. If you have strong industrial engineering experience and the ability to explain technical concepts to others, full support will be provided to develop you into a qualified trainer.
The Role You'll use your industry experience to train and develop engineering apprentices across Level 2, Level 3 and HNC programmes. The role will involve a combination of practical workshop training, technical instruction, coaching and supporting learners through their apprenticeship.
You'll be responsible for: Delivering practical and theoretical training in Mechanical or Electrical MaintenanceTraining apprentices in engineering principles, maintenance techniques and safe working practicesDemonstrating equipment, tools, machinery and engineering processesSupporting learners through practical assessments and technical developmentCoaching and mentoring apprentices throughout their programmesMonitoring learner progress and providing feedbackCreating and delivering engaging training sessions and learning materialsBringing current engineering industry standards and best practice into the training environmentMaintaining a safe, professional and positive workshop environment Mechanical Engineering Trainer The Mechanical position would suit engineers with experience in areas such as: Mechanical maintenanceMechanical engineeringIndustrial maintenanceMechanical fittingEngineering assemblyFluid powerHydraulics and pneumaticsMechatronicsProduction or manufacturing engineeringMechanical fault finding and preventative maintenance Electrical Engineering Trainer The Electrical position would suit engineers with experience in areas such as: Electrical maintenanceElectrical engineeringIndustrial electrical systemsElectrical fault findingControl systemsIndustrial automationPLCsInstrumentationElectrical installationMaintenance engineeringManufacturing or production environments About You We're primarily interested in people who have built their career in industry.
You could currently be working as a: Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Engineering Technician | Mechanical Fitter | Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Multi-Skilled Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Service Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Automation Engineer | Controls Engineer
You may have spent years working in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food & beverage, FMCG or another industrial environment and now be looking for a role where you can use that experience differently.
You'll need: A relevant Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND or engineering degreeStrong practical engineering experienceGood knowledge of your chosen engineering disciplineThe ability to explain technical information clearlyGood communication and interpersonal skillsGCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalentA full UK driving licence Previous teaching or training experience is not essential.
A teaching, training, assessor or IQA qualification would be advantageous, but full support and funding is available to gain a recognised teaching qualification if you don't already hold one.
Why Make the Move? This is an opportunity to take the knowledge and experience you've built throughout your engineering career and use it to develop the next generation of engineers.
Rather than moving away from engineering, you'll be using your industry experience every day while gaining a new professional skillset in engineering training and education.
You'll receive: £40,000+ salary, depending on experienceFully funded teaching qualification where requiredFull training and support to transition from industry into educationProfessional development opportunitiesA permanent, stable career away from shift-based or site-based engineeringThe opportunity to work with apprentices and help shape future engineering talent