Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) / Tutor Assessor
Location: Aldridge, West Midlands
Salary: £29,500 – £32,000 depending on skills and experience
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Put Your Fluid Power Expertise to Work in a New Way
Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with a strong background in hydraulics and pneumatics, looking for a role where your knowledge can shape the next generation of engineers?
Our client is looking for a technically skilled and passionate individual to join their Training Operations team as a Maintenance Engineer (Fluid Power) / Tutor Assessor. Combining hands-on engineering expertise with teaching, coaching, and assessment, this is a genuinely fulfilling dual role for someone ready to take their career in an exciting new direction or build on existing experience in vocational education.
What We're Looking For
* A relevant engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
* GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
* Proven industry experience as a maintenance engineer with strong, practical knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics and pneumatics including pumps, valves, actuators, compressors, and control systems
* Experience of fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical and fluid systems
* The ability to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging theoretical and practical training sessions
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support learners at all levels
* Good record-keeping, organisational skills, and a commitment to quality and compliance
* A teaching qualification (e.g. AET) or assessing qualification (e.g. CAVA) is desirable training towards these is available and fully funded for the right candidate
* Knowledge of PLCs, automated systems, or current fluid power technologies would be a welcome advantage
Benefits
* Fully funded CPD, including teaching and assessor qualifications where not already held
* Pension contributions and a health and wellbeing programme
* Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
* Access to state of the art workshop facilities and industry-standard equipment
* A collaborative and inclusive team environment with genuine opportunities for career development
* The opportunity to make a lasting difference to learners' skills, confidence, and careers