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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Instructor (Machining – Milling)
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £33,500 (rising to £36,926 after completing instructor and assessor qualification)
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP or negotiable
Job Description:
Are you a skilled machinist with strong milling experience looking to take your career in a new direction?
An established and highly regarded technical training provider is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Instructor to deliver hands-on training in machining, with a particular focus on manual milling.
This is an excellent opportunity to step away from the tools and into a rewarding training environment where you’ll be helping to develop the next generation of engineers.
No formal teaching experience is required – full training and a recognised teaching qualification will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver practical training in manual milling and workshop-based machining techniques
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Instruct and support learners in health & safety, machine operation, and workshop best practices
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Deliver and assess practical and theory sessions in a structured training environment
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(Desirable) Support learners in CNC machining if experienced
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Maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organised training workshop
Essential Requirements:
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Time-served background in manual machining, particularly milling
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Confident communicator with a genuine interest in developing others
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CNC knowledge is a bonus but not essential
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Willingness to complete an assessor and instructor qualification (fully funded)
Desirable:
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Previous experience mentoring apprentices or junior machinists
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Exposure to a training or educational environment
What’s on Offer:
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Salary of £33,500, rising to £36,926 after completion of instructor and assessor award.
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Full training and structured induction for non-teaching professionals
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Opportunities for further development within a respected training organisation
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Monday–Friday working pattern, no shift work
Whether you're currently on the tools or already mentoring in the workplace, this is a brilliant chance to move into teaching with support every step of the way.
Apply now or contact Hannah at TR2 Recruitment on (phone number removed) for an informal chat.
TR2 Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent workers and an Employment Business for temporary workers.
