Advanced Technical Trainer

Salary

£28,337 - £39,068 (L6 - L14). Per Annum.
Potential welcome bonus of £5000 over two years. Access to STEP payment of up to £5000

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

35 days annual leave, bank holidays, two-week festive closure, free parking, generous pension scheme (Teachers' Pension) with 28.68% employer contribution, on site gym membership available, Pluxee reward scheme plus other benefits

Job category/type

Teaching

Date posted

18/11/2025

Job reference

R101829

Job Title: Advanced Technical Trainer - Agricultural Engineering

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Ongoing

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed based on regular reviews of applications

Due to continuous growth and ongoing investment into the Engineering department, we are delighted to open a Talent Pool as part of our rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes.

As the UK's leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery.

About the role

Advanced Technical Trainers (ATTs) are key to inspiring and developing the next generation of engineers working in partnership with prominent national and local employers.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality apprenticeship training aligned with industry and accreditation standards.
• Inspire and mentor learners through engaging theory, practical sessions, and assessments.
• Conduct vocational assessments on-site and off-site across national programmes.
• Collaborate across the Engineering department to share expertise and support delivery.
• Provide ongoing guidance to apprentices and employer partners.
• Uphold health, safety, compliance, and safeguarding in all activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum level 3 qualification within an Engineering related vocational area (or be willing to work towards one.
• Have Level 2 Maths & English qualifications
• Have experience working as an engineer focusing on equipment service, maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery.
• Have excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Be willing to participate in training to improve and further your skills.

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.