Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Are you passionate about helping the next generation of engineers develop their practical skills?

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking an instructor and maintenance technician with significant industrial experience in Engineering machinery to join our Construction and Engineering department, working alongside tutors in our state-of-the-art Construction Centre.

Your responsibilities will include the ordering and maintenance of machinery; instruction of practical sessions to small groups of learners, focusing on practical skills and development; as well as ensuring a healthy and safe environment.

You should hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Engineering, with hands-on experience in machining and maintaining engineering equipment. We will support you over time to achieve an in-house teaching qualification. This role is perfect for an experienced machinist looking to share their expertise, support learners, and take the first step into a rewarding teaching career.

Benefits of this post include:

* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 17.2%);

* Generous leave entitlement (28 days pro rata, plus Bank Holiday entitlement and College Closure Days);

* Cycle to Work scheme;

* Opportunities for continuing professional development;

* Good staff support services.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date:
Sunday, 4th January 2026

Our reference: SE4047

Vacancy:
Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Location:

Lancaster

Salary: £24,640 per annum, pro rata

Hours:

Part time, 22 hours per week

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