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Mechanical Engineer Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191975
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 15 October 2026
Yorkshire and the Humber
Joel Stringer

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Education Details

Mechanical Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Lecturer

Temporary

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivering mechanical engineering teaching to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll combine practical workshop sessions with classroom-based theory, helping learners build the technical knowledge and hands-on skills employers expect.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering practical and theoretical mechanical engineering lessons to further education learners.
  • Planning lessons, schemes of work and assessment materials.
  • Assessing learner progress and providing constructive, timely feedback.
  • Preparing learners for assessments and industry-recognised qualifications.
  • Maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with health and safety requirements.
  • Embedding current industry practice and standards into your teaching.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
  • Relevant industry experience within an engineering environment
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A genuine interest in supporting learners to succeed

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Previous experience teaching or assessing in further education

If you're ready to pass on your engineering experience to the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Joel Stringer

Joel Stringer

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Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
  • Relevant industry experience within an engineering environment
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Genuine interest in supporting learners to succeed

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineeringWorkshop teachingLesson planningAssessmentHealth and safetyIndustry practice knowledge

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