Mechanical Instructor

We Served; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and training organization is seeking a Mechanical Instructor located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, to deliver high-impact technical training for military engineers. The role involves providing practical and theoretical instruction, maintaining workshop safety, and contributing to course development. Essential experience includes supervisory and hands-on involvement in mechanical systems. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance and contributions to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Proven hands-on experience in mechanical systems or maintenance is required.
• Ability to work in a structured training or instructional setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical instruction in mechanical systems and maintenance.
• Maintain workshop safety and equipment accountability.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment

Hands-on experience in mechanical systems or maintenance

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Education

Minimum City & Guilds Part 3, NVQ Level 3, or Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

Equivalent military qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Instructor

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Compensation: £37,111 - £39,679 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF69652

Shape the future of defence engineering through world-class training

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Instructor at MOD Lyneham, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.

The role

As a Mechanical Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-impact technical training to the next generation of military engineers. This is a unique opportunity to use your mechanical expertise to shape future capability, support national defence, and grow your own career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

You’ll be part of our Land Training business unit, supporting the Electro Mechanical Training Contract (EMTC). Your work will directly contribute to operational readiness and Babcock’s reputation for excellence in defence education.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Delivering practical and theoretical instruction in mechanical systems and maintenance
• Maintaining workshop safety and equipment accountability
• Contributing to course development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring trainee progress and providing feedback and support
• Preparing lesson plans, assessments, and training materials aligned with course specifications

The role is based onsite at MOD Lyneham, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Instructor:

• Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment
• Proven hands‑on experience in mechanical systems or maintenance
• Comfortable working in a structured training or instructional setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications for the Mechanical Instructor:

• Minimum City & Guilds Part 3, NVQ Level 3, or Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (e.g. heavy automotive vehicle, plant machinery, or Initial Trade Training machinery)
• Equivalent military qualifications (e.g. GTM or similar RN/Army trade groups)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 22/01/2026