The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and innovative Trainer – Engineering to join our Lancashire Energy HQ (LEHQ). This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality training, inspire the next generation of engineers, and support learners on their journey to success.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Trainer in Engineering, you will play a key role in ensuring students and apprentices achieve their potential. Duties include:
* Delivering engaging and effective practical and theoretical training across apprenticeship and FE pathways.
* Designing and assessing high-quality training and learning materials, including online resources.
* Conducting progress reviews with students and employers, supporting achievement, progression, and timely outcomes.
* Providing constructive feedback, monitoring learner performance, and taking action to secure continuous improvement.
* Supporting recruitment activities such as interviews and open events.
* Promoting safe working practices and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.
What We're Looking For:
We value strong communication, organisational, and people skills, which you may have developed in a learner-facing role such as assessing, teaching, mentoring, support, administration, or library/resource services.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in education and training. This role offers the chance to inspire future engineering professionals while advancing your own skills and career development. A job share will be considered.
Interested? Apply Early
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so submit your application today
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified
* Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Competitive pension scheme:
* Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS % employer contribution
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS % employer contribution
* Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
* Agile working opportunities
* Enhanced Family friendly policies
* Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
* Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Occupational Health
* FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
* FREE eye tests
* Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
* FREE healthy breakfast
* Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
* Health and beauty salon
* Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
* Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
* FREE car parking
* Car lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here
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Job Type
Permanent
Curriculum / Service Area
Engineering
Campus / Location
Energy HQ
Hours per week
37
Part-Year?
No
Post scale
Trainer
Post Scale Range (FTE)
Up to £38,262 including scarcity
Closing Date
19/09/2025