Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (CNC)

Salary £27,185 - £41,014 per annum plus potential of up to £5k per annum market premium dependent on skills and experience

Close date 30/03/25

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals. 

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to add to our existing team. You will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to delivery, planning, development and student support.  You will teach on a range of courses at level 1 to level 6 including full time, part time and apprentices.

What we are looking for

You should possess a relevant level 4 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering and a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work toward). You should have relevant industrial and / or professional experience in the areas of CNC programming, additive manufacturing and CAD/CAM at a high-level A strong awareness of contemporary developments within the sector is essential, as is previous experience of working with young people aged 14-19 years old. 

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.