Engineering Trainer- Automation

The Vacancy About MTC Training MTC Training exists to develop a training capability that embeds adaptable knowledge, skills and behaviours that future‑proof UK manufacturing. Our programmes translate the technical excellence of MTC’s core business into high‑quality apprenticeship and commercial training that raises capability across industry.

We are committed to shaping the next generation of engineers through innovative, industry‑aligned education.

The Role As an Engineering Trainer , you will design and deliver a comprehensive, engaging and industry‑relevant teaching and learning experience across a range of practical and theoretical engineering subjects.

You will deliver high‑quality training that meets Awarding Body requirements and apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), ensuring learners develop both technical competence and the softer skills essential for modern engineering roles.

You will play a key role in supporting apprentices to progress confidently through Level 2, 3 and 4 learning, enabling them to achieve their apprenticeship and HNC programmes successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality training in subjects aligned to your engineering expertise.
• Support delivery across Levels 2, 3 and 4, developing independent learners and enabling progression.
• Manage physical learning resources and teaching spaces to ensure effective training and assessment.
• Create and develop learning content, including schemes of work for apprenticeship trailblazers.
• Integrate relevant training offers from industry partners into the curriculum.
• Monitor the learning environment and work with the DSL to ensure learner health, safety and welfare.
• Track and support the progress of your caseload, tailoring your approach to individual learner needs.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong engineering knowledge, ideally gained through several years of industrial experience.

• Experience in key competencies such as:

• PLC

• Electrical Maintenance

• Robotics

• Pneumatics

• Understanding of effective teaching methodologies.

Qualifications Essential

• Industry‑related qualification (L3 Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree).
• Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Desirable

• Recognised Training/Teaching Qualification.
• CAVA or equivalent assessor qualification.
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification.

MTC Training will fund and support successful candidates to achieve a teaching qualification within two years of appointment. Safeguarding & Vetting Learner safety and wellbeing are paramount. All shortlisted candidates will undergo safer recruitment screening, including:

• Employment history, identity and right‑to‑work checks
• Two references
• Qualification verification
• Industry prohibitions check (where applicable)
• Public online activity search
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

The successful candidate must complete safeguarding and Prevent training promptly and contribute actively to our safeguarding culture.

About The MTC The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable) Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.