Learning and Skills Trainer - Engineering

Nottingham College

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Who we need

We are seeking a highly skilled and industry-experienced Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Skills Trainer to join our Engineering & Electrical Apprenticeship team at the Ruddington EMTEC Campus, delivering high-quality theoretical and practical training across electronics, electrical systems, diagnostics, sensors, PLCs, instrumentation and control, alongside underpinning mechanical engineering knowledge to Level 3 including mechanical principles, maintenance, engineering materials and hand-skills.

The role supports delivery of Level 3 Engineering programmes, Level 4 HTQ Engineering Apprenticeships, and future Level 4 Lead Engineer content.

The successful candidate will create engaging lessons, assess learning, provide developmental feedback, develop Schemes of Work and resources, and ensure apprentices meet awarding-body requirements, contributing fully to IQA processes, audits, standardisation and EQA compliance.

They will work closely with employers to align training to industry needs, support apprentices through reviews and progression planning, and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with competent mechanical knowledge to Level 3 and have recent relevant industry experience in electrical/electronic maintenance, diagnostics, automation or related fields. A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable but not essential; a strong understanding of engineering maths, science, systems and materials and the ability to teach theory and practical skills confidently is essential, alongside excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to developing the next generation of skilled engineers. For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact ken.hale@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: February 2026.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.