Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering Trainer
Full time, 39 hours per week 
Salary: £38, 180 - £44,282 per annum
Toyota Training Academy, Burnaston

Who are we looking for? 

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Engineering Trainers/Teachers to join our specialist facility in partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK.

This is a fantastic chance to teach and train highly motivated individuals while developing professionally in a globally recognised automotive manufacturing environment.

We are seeking candidates with a solid background in manufacturing engineering and mechatronics, combining technical expertise with teaching or training experience. We are particularly interested in specialists in machining (milling/turning) or electrical maintenance and panel wiring.

Additional experience in the following areas would be highly beneficial:

Hand skills

Welding

Mechanical systems maintenance

PLCs

Fluid power and pneumatics

Engineering drawing

Materials

This role will primarily be based at the Training Academy in Burnaston. However, there may be occasions when attendance at other college sites is required for meetings and training, including the primary campus on Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent.

Mian duties will encompass:

Teach and assess learners in the workplace/training academy

Recruit, mentor and support learners throughout their journey

Coordinate with employers / partner organisation to ensure effective programme delivery

Engage in marketing and recruitment initiatives.

Contribute to subject development and curriculum enhancement

Conduct final course assessments as appropriate

Work closely with stakeholders across the college

Participate in programme reviews and evaluations for continuous improvement

Contribute to internal verification and moderation processes

This role demands a dynamic and proactive professional who can navigate the complex landscape of apprenticeship programmes while ensuring that the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently met.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme 

Flexible working policies

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 

Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year

On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to our onsite gym

Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 

Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 28th February 2025.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable