Machining Trainer

Technical Trainer – Machining

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus statutory Bank Holidays (38 days altogether)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

About the Role

As a Technical Trainer – Machining, you will deliver high‑quality training and assessment to apprentices and learners working towards machining qualifications and apprenticeship standards. You will work closely with employers to plan learning, monitor progress, and ensure learners are fully prepared for End Point Assessment.

Teaching and assessing qualifications are desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess machining training, including Machining BTEC units and apprenticeship standards
• Carry out learner induction, initial assessments, and develop individual learning plans
• Maintain a caseload of learners and support them to achieve qualifications on time
• Provide guidance to learners and employers to promote progress and achievement
• Monitor learner progress in the workplace and ensure standards are met
• Build positive relationships with employers, partners, and stakeholders
• Conduct employer health and safety risk assessments
• Contribute to programme targets for recruitment, retention, attendance, and achievement
• Create a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Machining
• Strong industry experience in machining
• A passion for developing others and sharing technical knowledge
• Experience of working with apprentices in a workshop setting
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively with learners, employers, and colleagues
• Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and excellent pension
• Generous annual leave
• Full training and professional development provided
• Opportunity to move into training without prior teaching qualifications
• Rewarding role supporting apprentices and local employers

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).