Mechanical Engineering Trainer (Full Training Provided)

Mechanical Engineering Trainer / Agricultural Trainer (Full Training Provided)

£30,000 - £41,000 + Full Training into Teaching + Teachers' Pension + 50 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits

Site based, commutable from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Blackburn, Lancaster and surrounding areas

Are you a mechanically minded engineer with strong knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, engines, and fault finding, looking to move into a teaching role where you can pass on your skills and take a step off the tools?

Whether your background is in HGV, Agricultural, Plant, Heavy Vehicle, Powered Access, Commercial Vehicles, Fleet Maintenance or similar, this is a fantastic opportunity to move into education with full training and support provided.

On offer is the chance to join a highly regarded college as a Trainee or Qualified Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, where you'll use your industry experience to help develop the next generation of engineers. You'll receive full support every step of the way, with training into teaching provided, allowing you to build a rewarding long-term career outside of industry.

Based within a forward-thinking and supportive college environment, this role offers excellent work-life balance, career development, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You'll mentor learners, share your practical expertise, and help students gain the hands-on engineering skills needed for successful careers.

In this role, you'll deliver both practical workshop and classroom-based sessions to full-time learners and apprentices, covering core mechanical engineering principles and maintenance practices. Using your industry experience, you'll support students in developing technical competence, confidence, and professional behaviours.

This role would suit an experienced engineer from a HGV, Agricultural, Plant, Mechanical Maintenance or similar background looking to move into a teaching environment and play a key role in shaping future engineers.

The Role:
*Deliver practical workshop and classroom-based lessons in Mechanical Engineering
*Teach and mentor students in areas such as mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, maintenance and fault finding
*Support apprentices and learners in developing technical knowledge and hands-on skills
*Mark assessments and monitor learner progress using digital systems
*Contribute to curriculum development, learner reviews and pastoral support

The Person:
*NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance / Plant / HGV / Agricultural Engineering or similar
*Strong hands-on mechanical engineering experience
*Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, engines or heavy mechanical systems
*Looking to move into an education or training environment
*Based within commuting distance of Preston

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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