Senior Engineering Lecturer​/Instructor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor to deliver outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Engineering, for one of the UK’s largest providers of Apprenticeships and recruitment and training services in Rainham.

Our client has been successfully training and recruiting apprentices since 1998. They operate nationally and offer a full range of recruitment and training services to employers and employees. Each year they recruit and train thousands of people, from school-leavers to experienced staff in exciting Apprenticeships with some of the best known brands in the country.

In the role of Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor you will be responsible for devising and delivering an exciting, innovative and dynamic L2 NVQ and L3 BTEC education and training programme to the apprentices as part of their first year ‘off-the-job’ instruction. You will :

• Take on a lead role with the programme of delivery and teaching organisation within a purpose built, state-of-the-art engineering training facility
• Deliver practical and theory based technical instruction and you will be expected to inspire, mentor and excite the apprentices about their learning journey and career prospects whilst offering support and guidance as they progress through their qualification
• Conduct assessments of work-based learning in both technical, practical tasks as well as monitoring and guiding behavioural competencies
• Classroom / workshop delivery of M&E syllabus to meet NVQ Level 2 and 3 of EAL. The apprentices will be destined for, depending on their trade, Dagenham Engine Plant or Dunton Technical Centre
• Assisting in the development of schemes of work, learning materials, timetabling / rotation planning, and trainee / learner assignments
• Acting as tutor to apprentices, providing academic guidance and support
• Assisting in the preparation and development of practical facilities and provide Technician / Lecturer support
• Carrying out induction training as detailed in current procedures
• Liaison with Plant supervisor / managers and Schools
• Advising and counselling craft apprentices regarding training, welfare and discipline
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, including providing apprentices progress
• Participate in careers and marketing events as necessary
• Acting in other ways to assist the organisation to meet its objectives
• Providing information to your line Manager on recruitment, retention, and achievers
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development in accordance with current internal and external requirements

As Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor, you will be delivering training on :

• A bench fitting course designed to enhance fundamental mechanical understanding
• A sheet metal / fabrication course designed to enhance fundamental mechanical understanding
• Additional training sessions on welding
• Mechanical engineering systems (Gearboxes / process machinery / production systems
• Machine assembly – dis-assembly. Fault diagnosis and repair
• Mechanical / electrical systems maintenance

To be successful for the role of Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor, you will have / be :

• Preferably come from a similar background and bring extensive knowledge and experience in quality training and education programmes within a technical engineering environment however someone with a credible career and relevant vocational experience would also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, be eloquent and highly literate, with the ability to write and present detailed educational material.

For the role of Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor, your working hours will be 8am to 4.15pm Monday – Friday. There is a competitive salary per annum with 25 days annual leave (3 days set aside for Christmas shutdown).

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Smart is advertising the role of Senior Engineering Lecturer / Instructor on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!