We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Engineer with expertise in Fitting and Mechanical Maintenance to join our highly successful Centre of Engineering Excellence as a Trainer.
This is a rewarding role, giving you the opportunity to see young people gain new skills, grow in confidence, and become the future engineers across East Lancashire. Many of our outstanding training staff have successfully transitioned from industry into education, using their experience to challenge, inspire and develop the next generation of engineers.
As a Fitter and Mechanical Maintenance Trainer, you will plan, deliver and review the development of underpinning knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours within a workshop environment. You will guide apprentices through their learning journey, track and record their progress, and ensure they are fully prepared for end-point assessment and their future engineering careers.
The successful candidate will have Significant industry experience in Fitting and/or Mechanical Maintenance, a recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) and ideally have experience of delivering training or mentoring within an educational or workplace setting.
The salary for this post is up to £35,394.
Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below.
At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.
To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail
The location for this role is on site delivery.
The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Thursday 25 September 2025.