Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent

Salary: £TBC (dependent on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

We’re supporting a leading education provider in Newcastle who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to move into teaching, training, or mentoring the next generation of engineers.

The organisation is open to candidates without prior teaching experience — full support and training can be provided.

The Role

You will deliver high‑quality teaching across:

Level 2 & Level 3 Engineering programmes

Apprenticeships

Potential HE delivery (depending on qualifications and experience)
This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys developing others and sharing practical industry knowledge.

What They’re Looking For

Essential:

Strong practical industry experience in one or more of the following:

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

Production Engineering

CNC / Machining

Fabrication & Welding

Multi‑skilled Engineering

Apprenticeship / Workshop Supervision

Engineering Training / Mentoring

A passion for developing learners and passing on industry skills

Right to work in the UK
Preferred:

HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)

Full support can be provided for candidates transitioning from industry
Why This Role Appeals to Industry Engineers

Opportunity to step away from shifts, call‑outs, and reactive workloads

Structured working hours

Strong job security

Full training and development into teaching

A chance to shape the next generation of engineers
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed