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Mechanical Maintenance / Fluid Power Instructor Location: Gloucester Salary: £34,000 (rising to £38,000 on completion of training qualifications) Hours: 36.25 per week – Mon–Thu 08:00–16:15, Fri 08:00–13:15 Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for sharing your expertise and developing the next generation of mechanical maintenance technicians? We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance / Fluid Power Instructor to join a specialist engineering training team in Gloucester. The Role You will deliver high-quality practical and theoretical training in pneumatics and fluid power systems, utilising purpose-built training aids to teach learners key skills and underpinning knowledge. The role also includes teaching elements of PLC control. As this area of training is not full-time, you will also provide instruction in broader maintenance and mechanical skills, including: * Safe and effective use of basic hand tools * Precision measurement techniques using micrometers, verniers, surface finish gauges, and radius gauges * Assessing learner work against engineering drawings and providing constructive feedback * Conducting knowledge assessments and supporting learners to develop understanding and confidence What They Are Looking For * Strong background in mechanical maintenance or fluid power engineering * Practical experience of pneumatics and associated control systems * Confidence in teaching, mentoring, or supervising apprentices or trainees (instructional experience desirable but not essential) * Proactive approach to learning and developing instructional skills Training & Development They will fully support you to achieve your teaching and assessment qualifications: * AET (Award in Education and Training) – pay rise to £35,000 on completion (typically 6 months) * AVA (Assessing in the Workplace) – further increase to £38,000 once complete (typically 9–12 months) * Both courses delivered in-house and fully funded Why Join? * Structured professional training and clear career progression * Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off * Friendly, professional environment focused on high-quality engineering training * Excellent work-life balance with early finish on Fridays If you are a skilled engineer who enjoys helping others grow and succeed, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step from hands-on engineering to hands-on teaching