Lecturer in Forklift Truck Maintenance and Repair - Stephenson College

Loughborough College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Forklift Truck Maintenance and Repair to inspire apprentices across the UK. The role involves delivering engaging training, producing high-quality learning experiences, and working with a diverse group of students. Applicants should have significant experience in maintenance and repair, combined with strong interpersonal and time-management skills. A generous benefits package accompanies this full-time position, emphasizing work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave per year

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

Opportunities for volunteering within local community

Qualifications

• Significant experience in material handling device maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with apprentices in educational and/or industry settings.
• Up-to-date knowledge of material handling device technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training through classroom teaching and digital learning.
• Produce high-quality learning experiences.
• Monitor and adjust teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.

Skills

Material handling device maintenance

Experience with apprentices

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Educational standard of at least A levels

Job description

Lecturer in Forklift Truck Maintenance and Repair - Stephenson College

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th January 2026

We’re recruiting for a Lecturer in our award‑winning Forklift Truck Maintenance and Repair programme to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.

As a Lecturer you will inspire Forklift Truck apprentices from across the country by delivering and sharing your industry‑leading skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours.

The successful candidate will be required to produce high‑quality and challenging learning experiences and deliver engaging training through a blend of classroom teaching and digital learning. Occasional workplace visits may be required.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in material handling device maintenance and repair, who has experience working with apprentices in an educational and/or industry setting. You must have up‑to‑date knowledge of material handling device technologies and the knowledge of how to embed the needs of employers into the curriculum delivery.

Good interpersonal skills, teamwork and time‑management skills are required to succeed in this role as well as the ability to work with a range of people and work flexibly to changing demands.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. We have achieved the Investor in Diversity award.

We offer a generous benefits package:

• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year, additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities

We offer flexible working arrangements and support services to promote mental health and wellbeing.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, complete the online application. You will need to register a new account or sign in if you have applied before. Please use an email address that you access regularly for our communication.

EU citizens arriving into the UK after 1 January 2021 will need to apply for a Tier 2 visa. The role requires an educational standard of at least A levels and a salary of at least £25,600 unless a shortage area exception applies.