⚙️ Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer
Location: Northumberland College – Ashington Campus (moving to the new Wansbeck Campus upon opening)
Contract: up until christmas break, could be extended
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay: £24.43 – £42.03 per hour including holiday pay
Employer: The Supply Register (on behalf of EPNE)
We are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer to support Northumberland College on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing engineering professional or lecturer to join the college at the start of the new academic year and support learners studying a range of manufacturing and production engineering programmes.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer, you will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across manufacturing engineering disciplines, helping learners develop the technical skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for further study and employment within modern manufacturing environments.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering Manufacturing Engineering lessons to FE students across Level 3 and potentially Higher Education programmes
• Teaching both practical and theoretical subjects including manufacturing processes, machining, measurement and inspection, engineering maths, health and safety, and engineering communications
• Supporting learners in developing workshop skills including bench fitting, hand tool usage, milling and turning principles
• Delivering content relating to mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing systems
• Planning, preparing, and assessing learning in line with curriculum requirements
• Supporting learners with target setting, progress reviews, and achievement of qualifications
• Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate student records
• Promoting safe working practices and industry standards within workshop and classroom environments
What We’re Looking For
• A Level 5 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline
• Level 5 teaching qualification (essential for the temporary role)
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Strong industry experience within manufacturing, production, or mechanical engineering environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining operations, measurement and inspection techniques, workshop practice, and engineering health and safety
• Experience delivering practical and theoretical engineering training
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and support learners to achieve their goals
• Level 3 Assessor qualification (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS Child Workforce and Child Barred List check (essential)
Benefits
• Temporary opportunity with potential for longer-term opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate of £24.43 – £42.03 including holiday pay
• Opportunity to work within a growing manufacturing and engineering provision
• Access to new, state-of-the-art facilities at the Wansbeck Campus
• Supportive Further Education environment with excellent learner resources
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the next generation of manufacturing engineers and technicians
Safeguarding Statement
The Supply Register and EPNE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS Child Workforce and Child Barred List check.
Apply Now
Apply now via The Supply Register to register your interest in Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer opportunities at Northumberland College.

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