Manual Machining Training Instructor
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What you'll do
- Delivering high-quality training in mechanical craft, fabrication and core engineering competencies
- Introducing and developing practical hand skills, including fitting and filing
- Teaching trainees to interpret and understand basic technical drawings
- Providing instruction on the safe use of workshop equipment, hand tools and machinery
- Promoting and embedding high standards of workshop health and safety
- Coaching, mentoring and providing constructive feedback to support trainee progress
- Maintaining accurate training records and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment
What they're looking for
- Strong engineering background, preferably in mechanical engineering or fabrication
- Relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above
- Practical workshop experience and confidence using hand tools and machinery
- Understanding of mechanical craft, fabrication and basic technical drawings
- Proficiency in using IT hardware and software
- Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for developing others
- Willingness to learn and continuously develop as a trainer, with full training provided
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance at SC level
Nice to have
- Level 3 teaching qualification, Defence Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent
- Previous instructional experience within a military or civilian engineering environment
- Experience supporting learners in a practical workshop or marine engineering setting
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Our client is seeking a Manual Machining Training Instructor to support the development of the next generation of marine engineers within a structured marine engineering education environment at Gosport. This permanent, full-time role offers an experienced engineering professional the opportunity to use practical workshop expertise to coach and inspire trainees. Full teacher training and ongoing support will be provided, so previous teaching experience is not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering high-quality training in mechanical craft, fabrication and core engineering competencies
- Introducing and developing practical hand skills, including fitting and filing
- Teaching trainees to interpret and understand basic technical drawings
- Providing instruction on the safe use of workshop equipment, hand tools and machinery
- Promoting and embedding high standards of workshop health and safety
- Coaching, mentoring and providing constructive feedback to support trainee progress
- Maintaining accurate training records and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment
Job Requirements:
- Strong engineering background, preferably in mechanical engineering or fabrication
- Relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above
- Practical workshop experience and confidence using hand tools and machinery
- Understanding of mechanical craft, fabrication and basic technical drawings
- Proficiency in using IT hardware and software
- Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for developing others
- Willingness to learn and continuously develop as a trainer, with full training provided
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance at SC level
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Level 3 teaching qualification, Defence Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent
- Previous instructional experience within a military or civilian engineering environment
- Experience supporting learners in a practical workshop or marine engineering setting
Working Arrangements and Benefits:
- Full-time working pattern of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Term-time working arrangement across 45 weeks per year, including scheduled non-working periods
- On-site secure parking, catering facilities, gym and shops
- Flexible benefits, including additional leave purchase, volunteering days, enhanced family leave and lifestyle discounts
- Access to employee networks, professional development and further qualifications
- Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Royal Navy engineering training
If you have practical engineering expertise and would enjoy helping others develop their workshop and hand skills, this could be an excellent opportunity to progress into a rewarding training career. Apply now to become part of a dedicated marine engineering education environment.
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