Mechanical Maintenance Instructor

Description

Mechanical Maintenance / Fluid Power Instructor

Location: Gloucester

Salary: GBP34,000 (rising to GBP38,000 on completion of training qualifications)

Hours: 36.25 per week Mon Thu 08 15, Fri 08 15

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for sharing your expertise and developing the next generation of mechanical maintenance technicians? We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance / Fluid Power Instructor to join a specialist engineering training team in Gloucester.

The Role

You will deliver high–quality practical and theoretical training in pneumatics and fluid power systems, utilising purpose–built training aids to teach learners key skills and underpinning knowledge. The role also includes teaching elements of PLC control.

As this area of training is not full–time, you will also provide instruction in broader maintenance and mechanical skills, including:

Safe and effective use of basic hand tools

Precision measurement techniques using micrometers, verniers, surface finish gauges, and radius gauges

Assessing learner work against engineering drawings and providing constructive feedback

Conducting knowledge assessments and supporting learners to develop understanding and confidence

What They Are Looking For

Strong background in mechanical maintenance or fluid power engineering

Practical experience of pneumatics and associated control systems

Confidence in teaching, mentoring, or supervising apprentices or trainees (instructional experience desirable but not essential)

Proactive approach to learning and developing instructional skills

Training & Development

They will fully support you to achieve your teaching and assessment qualifications:

AET (Award in Education and Training) pay rise to GBP35,000 on completion (typically 6 months)

AVA (Assessing in the Workplace) further increase to GBP38,000 once complete (typically 9 12 months)

Both courses delivered in–house and fully funded

Why Join?

Structured professional training and clear career progression

Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off

Friendly, professional environment focused on high–quality engineering training

Excellent work–life balance with early finish on Fridays

If you are a skilled engineer who enjoys helping others grow and succeed, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step from hands–on engineering to hands–on teaching.

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