Chelmsford College
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
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Vacancy | Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Title
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Hours
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Salary
Between £32,916 and £42,280 per annum (plus market pay supplement if applicable)
Organisation
Chelmsford College
Closing Date
23/08/2026
Job Description
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Description
Lecturer In Engineering Workshop Skills
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, practical, and industry-experienced Lecturer in Engineering to join our growing Engineering team.
This role is focused on delivering hands-on workshop training rather than classroom-based engineering theory. We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced machinists, toolmakers, maintenance engineers, manufacturing engineers, workshop technicians, or other engineering professionals with strong practical skills who would like to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of engineers.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality practical teaching and assessment across a range of Full-Time, Part-Time, and Apprenticeship programmes within our Engineering workshops. Learners will develop core machining and manufacturing skills using traditional workshop equipment and industry-standard processes.
We are looking for someone with experience in some or all the following:
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- Manual milling machines
- Centre lathes and turning operations
- Bench fitting and hand skills
- Engineering measurement and inspection
- Workshop health and safety
- Engineering materials and processes
- Supporting learners to develop practical workshop competence
- CNC Machining Basic Principles/Programming
Teaching experience is welcome but not essential. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for developing others, we will support you to gain a teaching qualification.
About The Role
As a flexible, proactive, and learner-focused professional, you will work closely with colleagues to deliver engaging practical sessions that prepare learners for employment within engineering and manufacturing industries. You will help learners develop the confidence, skills, and professional behaviours expected by employers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a workshop environment and wants to share their practical expertise with apprentices and full-time learners.
What We Can Offer
- A supportive and experienced Engineering team
- Modern workshop facilities
- Opportunities for professional development and teacher training
- The chance to make a real difference to the next generation of engineers
The College is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills, and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Applications
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
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If you would like to apply for employment within the Chelmsford College Group, please complete the online application form.
Online Application for Employment
PLEASE NOTE You may wish to download the example forms, and explanatory notes, using the link below in order to prepare the information you will be asked to submit. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. In particular, you are advised to prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in another application before you start.
If you require help making your application please contact the Human Resource Department on 01245 293018 or email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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