Lecturer in Engineering / Land Based Service Engineering

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields.  We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities.  Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

Lecturer in Engineering/LBSE:

(Agricultural Engineering – CNH Level 2 & 3 Apprenticeships)

Writtle College is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Land-Based Service Engineer / Technician (Agricultural Service Engineer/Technician) to join our engineering team, delivering the CNH Level 2 and Level 3 Land-Based Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Programme.

In this role, you will work alongside three highly experienced, time-served engineering lecturers, who together bring over 150 years of industry experience. The team is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and inspiring the next generation of agricultural technicians.

Who This Role Is For:

This opportunity is ideal for either:

• An experienced agricultural or service engineer looking to pass on their knowledge, skills, and industry insight to apprentices
  or
• An enthusiastic and capable engineer who may be earlier in their career and is keen to develop their skills with the support of the world-renowned Case New Holland (CNH) machinery manufacturer.

You will become a key part of the land-based engineering team, supporting the delivery of practical, industry-relevant teaching. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation, delivery, and supervision of live-work student projects, including tractor and machinery servicing, repairs, and overhauls
• Supporting the creation of teaching models and rigs, such as wiring boards, cut-away gearboxes, engines, and other practical learning aids
• Ensuring machinery, tools, and teaching resources are maintained and ready for each session
• Supporting general workshop operations, including tool control, equipment maintenance, stock control, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance to industry standards
• Transporting apprentices (minibus driving) and attending CNH technical training courses with apprentices at key stages of the programme
• Developing and delivering teaching content in subject areas where you feel confident
• Actively engaging in technical, educational, and personal development, including the opportunity to undertake teacher training qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

You will have a strong interest and background in agricultural and/or service engineering, with experience in areas such as agricultural machinery, vehicles or plant machinery, horticultural machinery, and welding or fabrication repairs. You will hold GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at Level 2, along with a vocational qualification at NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.

Ideally, you will also have an endorsed teaching qualification or be willing to commence teacher training within one year of employment. No formal teaching qualification is required to begin the role, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a career change or progression within agriculture or engineering.

Joining us offers the chance to work with cutting-edge, high-tech agricultural machinery while being supported by a highly experienced and passionate teaching team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your own skills through CNH-backed training and play a vital role in shaping the future workforce of the agricultural engineering industry. If you enjoy servicing and repairing agricultural machinery, working with modern technology, and supporting young adults as they develop their careers, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

About CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity. The company provides strategic direction, research and development, and investment across its five core brands, including Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, and STEYR, which deliver 360-degree agricultural solutions ranging from machinery to advanced digital technologies. In addition, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment offer a full range of construction products designed to enhance productivity worldwide. With a history spanning more than two centuries, CNH Industrial continues to pioneer innovation and drive customer success across its global markets.

Informal enquiries can be made to adam.sarfas@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

 This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.  

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes: 

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.