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