Engineering Trainer; Mechanical Workshop - OAS

Overview

Engineering Trainer (Mechanical Workshop) - OAS. The vacancy requires managing and developing a comprehensive teaching and learning experience in practical and theoretical skills within the current apprenticeship standards. The role delivers high quality technical training to small groups of learners through face-to-face or online learning, and develops softer skills embedded within apprenticeships. Regular constructive feedback to learners and recording the impact of their learning are required.

• Effective delivery of mechanical based knowledge and practical subjects at level 2, 3 and HTC/HNC – L4, developing independent learners
• Effective practical delivery of Hand Fitting, Assembly, Turning, Milling and CNC programming / operating
• Enable apprentice progression towards successful completion
• Manage physical learning resources and teaching spaces required to ensure the training and assessment of learners is achieved within the guided learning hours
• Learning content creation and development of resources, schemes-of-work and assessment materials
• Identify and coordinate the integration of relevant existing training offers from industry partners into the apprenticeship scheme of work
• Monitor the learning environment
• Ensure learner workplace health, safety and welfare by working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Strong background and experience of practical engineering Mechanical / Electrical based, but multi-skilled is preferable
• Experience in Milling, Turning, CNC Programming / Manufacturing
• Understanding of assessment methods and techniques
• Understanding of End Point Assessment
• Understanding of Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty

• Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification or willing to gain this
• Recognised Assessor qualification or willing to gain this, such as A1 or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

• Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C or above)
• Recognised Quality Assurance qualification, such as V1 or Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Recognised coaching qualification
• Higher Education qualification (level 4 or above) in an Engineering discipline

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to leading engineering professionals. The MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing technological and engineering capabilities to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside security clearance checks where applicable.