Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Instructor
Location: Hull
Salary: Up to £38,000 (Industry Professionals) / Up to £39,000 (Qualified Teachers)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer ready to pass on your skills to the next generation? Join our forward-thinking education and training provider in Hull and help shape the future of engineering talent.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Instructor to deliver practical and theoretical training to learners from Level 1 to Level 4. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your industry expertise into a teaching environment - no teaching qualifications required! We'll fully support and fund your journey into education.

• Industry experience in mechanical maintenance engineering

• Strong knowledge of the safe use of hand tools

• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• A full UK driving licence

• Deliver engaging workshop and classroom-based sessions

• Teach and support learners across Levels 1 to 4

• Help learners develop both their technical skills and workplace readiness

• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement

• Competitive salary

• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Annual performance bonus

• Generous pension scheme (5% employee, 7% employer)

• Private healthcare (after a 3-month qualifying period)

• Free on-site parking

• Full support for teaching qualifications (if not already held)

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

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