Mechanical Maintenance Instructor

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

Location: Rochdale, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/20/2025