Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Company: Dovetail and Slate
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Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering InstructorLocation: HullSalary: Up to 39,000 (Industry Professionals) / Up to 40,000 (Qualified Trainers)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.

What You’ll Need:

  • 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

What You’ll Do:

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • 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 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.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Posted: April 2nd, 2026