Maintenance Engineer; Fluid Power Tutor​/Assessor

Position: Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) Tutor / Assessor
Location: Aldridge

Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) / Tutor Assessor

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