Workshop Trainer
Posting Start Date: 09/11/2026
Job Id: 3310
School/Department: Centre for Engineering Education & Skills
Work Arrangement: Full Time (On site)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary per annum (£): £39,560-£48,337
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
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Overview
The Engineering Trainer has responsibility for delivering and assessing engineering training in mechatronics for apprentices from advanced through to degree level on a range of apprenticeship standards and with a variety of experience in engineering and manufacturing.
You will hold at least a level 3 qualification in an engineering or manufacturing discipline and relevant industry experience. You will be qualified and competent to deliver training in the electrical and electronic aspects of mechatronics and control engineering.
You will work as part of a team of Engineering Trainers, and with Tutors delivering the academic programme, to ensure a seamless curriculum between the workshop and classroom, developing the curriculum to meet the needs of employers, apprentices and regulators, such as Ofsted.
You will hold or be prepared to work towards a qualification in assessing and teaching.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Deliver high quality skills training to apprentices and commercial customers that meets the requirements of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.
- Prepare delivery materials to support the practical skills training of apprentices.
- Assess apprentices’ work, maintaining up to date records on individual apprentices’ progress.
- Provide high quality, individual, timely feedback to apprentices on their progress: what they have done well and what they need to do to improve.
- Promote British Values and aspects of the personal and professional curriculum within the skills training and delivery.
- Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that apprentices’ pastoral needs are met.
- Deliver short courses to commercial customers.
- Keep your skills and knowledge up to date through continuous professional development.
- Provide cover for other Engineering Trainers during absence.
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
| Criteria | Essential or desirable | Stage(s) assessed at |
|---|---|---|
| A level 3 qualification in engineering, including electrical expertise (or equivalent experience) | Essential | Application/interview |
| Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to apprentices, active listening, patience and good questioning skills. | Essential | Application/interview |
| Excellent planning and organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines. | Essential | Application/interview |
| The ability to work well within a team and between teams. | Essential | Application/interview |
| Ability to develop skills delivery plans for apprenticeships and commercial programmes. | Essential | Application/interview |
| Excellent interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with apprentices and colleagues, resolve conflict and set standards of behaviour with apprentices. | Essential | Application/interview |
| Good problem solving skills. | Essential | Application/interview |
| Excellent influencing, liaising and networking skills, including the ability to identify, influence and persuade key decision makers across an organisation. | Essential | Application/interview |
| A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. | Desirable | Application/interview |
Further Information
Grade: 7
Salary: £39,560 - £48,337 with potential to progress to £52,788 for sustained exceptional performance
Work arrangement: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Line manager: Workshop Curriculum Manager
Direct reports:
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Our website
For informal enquiries about this job contact Richard North, Workshop Curriculum Manager on r.north@sheffield.ac.uk or on 0114 XXX XXXX
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on w/c 14 December 2026. This will consist of a presentation and interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 07 December 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Lily Cheetham (l.cheetham@sheffield.ac.uk).
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career.
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- access to menopause support in the workplace
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
This role requires the postholder to undertake reviews with apprentices in their workplace. A current UK driving licence is required.
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