Manufacturing Workshop Trainer

Workshop / Hand Skills Trainer
Inspire the next generation of Engineers!

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Fabrication Engineer looking for a new challenge? Ready to put your practical engineering skills to use in a role where you can make a real difference?

Our client is looking for a passionate Workshop / Hand Skills Trainer to join their team in Gosport on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the traditional workshop environment and use your industry knowledge to shape the skills, confidence and careers of the next generation of Royal Navy engineers.

You don't need previous teaching experience to make the move! Full teacher training will be provided onsite, alongside ongoing support to help you develop your training skills and thrive in the role.

If you enjoy sharing your knowledge, helping others succeed and seeing people develop their practical abilities, this could be the perfect next step in your engineering career.

The Role

Job Title:

Workshop / Hand Skills Trainer

Location:

Gosport - fully onsite

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, term time
Salary: £39,000 pro rata
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for Security Check (SC)
What You'll Be Doing

You'll deliver engaging, hands-on training in Mechanical Craft and Fabrication, helping trainees develop the essential skills needed for their future engineering careers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing practical engineering skills - teaching essential hand skills such as fitting, filing and precision workmanship.
Bringing technical drawings to life - helping trainees understand and interpret basic engineering drawings.
Building workshop confidence - demonstrating the safe and effective use of workshop tools, machinery and equipment.
Championing Health & Safety - embedding safe working practices and ensuring a positive, safety-conscious learning environment.
Coaching and mentoring future engineers - monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback and supporting each trainee to reach their potential.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from practical engineering professionals who are ready to share their expertise and help others succeed.

You'll need to have:

A strong engineering background, preferably in mechanical engineering, fabrication or a related discipline.
A minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering-related subject.
Hands-on workshop experience and confidence using hand tools and machinery.
The ability to interpret and explain basic technical drawings.
Good IT skills, including confidence using relevant hardware and software.
A positive, patient and engaging approach, with a genuine desire to support and develop others.

No formal teaching qualification? No problem! Your practical experience and enthusiasm for helping others learn are what matter most. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why Apply?
This is more than a change of role - it's an opportunity to pass on your knowledge, develop a new skill set and play a part in preparing future Royal Navy engineers for the challenges ahead.

If you're ready to take your engineering experience in a rewarding new direction, we'd love to hear from you!

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