Machining Trainer in London

Machining Trainer | Malton, North Yorkshire | Full Time | £32,000–£40,000 DOE An established, not-for-profit independent training provider based in North Yorkshire, delivering engineering and leadership training to employers across the region. The organisation provides apprenticeships, bespoke NVQ training and continuing professional development opportunities. The Role This is a full-time, permanent position within the engineering training team, delivering Level 3 machining training to apprentices aged 16 and above. The successful candidate will combine practical machining expertise with the ability to teach, coach and assess learners. The role will involve a mixture of practical workshop instruction, classroom-based technical learning, assessment and learner progress management. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, monitoring learner development and maintaining accurate training records, while contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver effective Level 3 machining training to apprentices Teach conventional milling and turning, CNC machining and general workshop practices Deliver practical workshop instruction and classroom-based technical learning Teach CNC machining, including setting, operation and programming knowledge Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and supporting learning resources Assess learner competence, monitor progress and maintain accurate learner records Provide coaching, mentoring and additional learning support where required Carry out regular tripartite reviews at employers' premises Monitor learner attendance, progress and achievement Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance activities Participate in self-assessments, observations and staff development initiatives Uphold safeguarding and Prevent Duty responsibilities Requirements Strong practical machining experience across conventional milling, turning and CNC machining Knowledge of CNC setting, operation and programming Good understanding of general machining and workshop practices Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment and interpreting engineering drawings Previous experience teaching, training, coaching or assessing others Experience working with apprentices or learners, ideally within an engineering training environment Confident delivering practical and classroom-based learning to groups Good communication, organisational and IT skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team A current DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting the position Essential An appropriate Level 3 engineering or machining qualification, or higher Demonstrable previous teaching, training or instructional experience Practical machining expertise, including conventional and CNC machining Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position. Desirable A recognised teaching qualification An Assessor Award Previous experience delivering apprenticeship training Experience working within an engineering training provider or further education environment Support will be available for the successful candidate to gain relevant teaching and assessing qualifications. What's On Offer Salary of £32,000–£40,000 depending on experience and qualifications Full-time, permanent position 9-day fortnight, with two long weekends each month 27 days annual leave, plus an additional birthday day Supported opportunities to upskill and achieve further qualifications Smaller teaching groups, typically around six learners Opportunity to play a key role in developing engineering apprentices An ethical and supportive working environment Start Date: January 2027 What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. TPBN1_UKTJ