At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and assess future engineers in fluid power systems while sharing your expertise.
- Company: Join a dynamic training team focused on shaping the next generation of engineers.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health benefits, and fully funded professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by empowering learners with essential engineering skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering and strong fluid power knowledge.
Location: Aldridge, West Midlands
Salary: £29,500 – £32,000 depending on skills and experience
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Put Your Fluid Power Expertise to Work in a New Way
Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with a strong background in hydraulics and pneumatics, looking for a role where your knowledge can shape the next generation of engineers? Our client is looking for a technically skilled and passionate individual to join their Training Operations team as a Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) / Tutor Assessor. Combining hands-on engineering expertise with teaching, coaching, and assessment, this is a genuinely fulfilling dual role for someone ready to take their career in an exciting new direction or build on existing experience in vocational education.
What We're Looking For:
- A relevant engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
- GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Proven industry experience as a maintenance engineer with strong, practical knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics and pneumatics including pumps, valves, actuators, compressors, and control systems
- Experience of fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical and fluid systems
- The ability to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging theoretical and practical training sessions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support learners at all levels
- Good record-keeping, organisational skills, and a commitment to quality and compliance
- A teaching qualification (e.g. AET) or assessing qualification (e.g. CAVA) is desirable; training towards these is available and fully funded for the right candidate
- Knowledge of PLCs, automated systems, or current fluid power technologies would be a welcome advantage
Benefits:
- Fully funded CPD, including teaching and assessor qualifications where not already held
- Pension contributions and a health and wellbeing programme
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Access to state of the art workshop facilities and industry-standard equipment
- A collaborative and inclusive team environment with genuine opportunities for career development
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to learners' skills, confidence, and careers
Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) Tutor / Assessor in Aldridge employer: Thrive Employment
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Aldridge, West Midlands, where your expertise as a Maintenance Engineer can inspire and shape the future of engineering talent. With a strong commitment to employee development, including fully funded CPD and teaching qualifications, you will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values work-life balance and offers state-of-the-art facilities. This role not only allows you to utilise your technical skills but also provides a meaningful opportunity to impact learners' careers positively.
