Location: Abingdon-on-Thames
Hours: Full-time, permanent, Monday–Friday with an early Friday finish
Salary: £36,000–£42,000 + excellent facilities & funded training
We’re looking to speak with ex-military engineers or experienced civilian engineers who’d like to use their hands-on technical background to train the next generation of apprentices.
Whether you already deliver training or you’re an engineer interested in a career change into the training world, this role offers full support, professional development, and funded teaching qualifications.
You’ll be joining a large, Armed Forces–friendly organisation with outstanding workshops, CNC and milling suites, hydraulics/pneumatics labs and modern mechatronics equipment. It’s a professional, well-resourced environment where your real-world experience will make a genuine difference.
What we’re looking for
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds such as:
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Mechanical Maintenance, Fitter/Turner, Machinist (CNC, Milling, Lathe, etc.)
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Hydraulics/Pneumatics experience (Fluid Power)
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Mechatronics, Automation, or Electro-Mechanical systems
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Electrical Maintenance/Industrial Electrician (3-phase, motors, panels, fault-finding)
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Experience coaching, mentoring or instructing others (formal teaching experience not required as full training and qualifications will be provided)
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Strong communication and people skills
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A passion for developing learners and sharing knowledge
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Suitability for those leaving the military within 6–12 months or already transitioned
If you want to use your engineering experience in a role with more purpose, stability, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Centrum Solutions for a confidential chat