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Mechanical Engineering Trainer/Assessor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192572
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 22 October 2026
North West
Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

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Education Details

Mechanical Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Trainer/Assessor

Temporary | Contract

Location: the North West

Start date: November 2026

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer ready to pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

A further education provider in the North West is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Trainer/Assessor to train and assess learners working towards their engineering qualifications. You'll bring your industry knowledge into the workshop and classroom, guiding learners through the technical skills, standards and working practices employers expect.

Good classroom management matters here — learners respond well to clear structure and consistent guidance.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering practical and theory training sessions across mechanical engineering programmes.
  • Assessing learners' work and tracking their progress towards their qualifications.
  • Planning, preparing and marking learning activities, giving feedback and carrying out progress reviews.
  • Maintaining a safe workshop environment and high standards of health and safety.
  • Maintaining accurate records for registers, attendance and awarding body requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
  • Industry experience in mechanical engineering
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A commitment to supporting learners to achieve

Desirable (but not essential):

  • An assessing qualification such as TAQA, CAVA, A1 or D32/D33
  • A teaching qualification, or previous experience of delivering in a further education setting

Pass Your Trade On

If you're ready to bring your engineering experience into the classroom and workshop, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline
  • Industry experience in mechanical engineering
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Commitment to supporting learners

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineeringTraining deliveryAssessmentClassroom managementWorkshop safetyHealth and safetyRecord keepingProgress tracking

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