Workshop Trainer - Mechanical Engineering in Macclesfield

Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College are in a proposed merger to commence from 1st August 2026. Should you be successful at your interview for this role, and the merger confirmed, your terms and conditions will be aligned to Cheshire College South & West.

Macclesfield College is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future. We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners. We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students through our values.

Our Engineering Department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Workshop Trainer - Mechanical Engineering. Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

We are looking for a skilled candidate with practical experience in operating lathes, milling machines, and CNC machining equipment. To deliver high-quality practical training, assessment and coaching to learners studying Mechanical Engineering programmes from Level 1 through to T Level. The post holder will be responsible for developing learners' practical skills, ensuring safe working practices, assessing competence against qualification requirements and supporting learners to achieve positive outcomes and progression. The role is workshop-based and focuses on the development of technical knowledge, occupational competence and industry-standard behaviours through practical learning activities.

Main Duties for this role include:

• Deliver high-quality practical workshop sessions across Mechanical Engineering programmes from Level 1 to T Level.
• Demonstrate and coach learners in the safe use of engineering tools, machinery and equipment.
• Plan and prepare practical learning activities that develop technical competence and employability skills.
• Assess learner performance against awarding organisation requirements and qualification standards.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement.
• Monitor learner progress and implement interventions where required.
• Thoroughly prepare suitable teaching, learning and assessment materials for a range of courses/classes and make use of a variety and appropriate learning and teaching methods.
• Have available an up-to-date syllabus and scheme of work (showing methods of delivery and embedded cross-cutting themes) for each course/class taught.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of Identity
• A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.