Machinery Operator Vocational Teacher Wanted at Mercantec Ulfborg Kjærgaard

Do you want to help shape the future of machine operators?

Do you have solid experience from the construction industry, and would you like to share your knowledge with others? We are looking for a competent machine operator who will help shape the future of machine operators through courses and training.

You will become part of a strong team of skilled teachers who are passionate about their subject, help each other in daily life and work together to find solutions.

We promise you that every day you will be greeted by students, apprentices and colleagues who share your interest in construction work and machinery, and together with your colleagues you ensure that the students and apprentices leave here with new knowledge that equips them for the tasks they will meet in the industry.

About the job

As a vocational teacher and part of the machine operator team at Mercantec Ulfborg Kjærgaard, you will teach both AMU courses and the 2-year machine operator education. Your daily work consists of a mix of:

• Practical teaching on the machines
• Teaching in the workshop
• Theory in the classroom
• Development of teaching materials

No day is completely the same, and everyday life resembles the construction industry in many ways:

• We have a plan, until the weather changes it.
• We find solutions together and help each other when something has to succeed

With us you get

• Good, fixed working hours that give you a sensible balance between work and leisure
• A familial and humorous tone at a workplace where we help each other across disciplines
• An exceptional opportunity to nerd out about construction work and machines, together with your colleagues and partners.
• Opportunities to expand your competencies and stay up to date with new initiatives in the industry

Who are you?

We are looking for a colleague who has solid experience from the construction industry, and preferably with particular knowledge of larger civil engineering works and construction machinery.

You should want to teach and interact with people of all ages.

We imagine that you

• Have experience with both large and small machines, preferably with 3D machine control
• Are an outward-facing personality, a natural go-getter and good-humored
• Want to use your professional knowledge in a new and exciting way
• Want to work with people, and build good relations with both young and adult learners

It is a plus if you have experience with main sewer.

Further information

If you have become curious about the position, you are very welcome to come by and hear more about the role. Contact training manager John Hansen at phone 2949 0449.

The position is a permanent full-time role. Salary and terms of employment follow the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Union of Education, which includes an attractive pension scheme.

We hope to hear from you no later than October 28, 2026, where the application deadline is. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

We focus on being a diverse workplace and therefore encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of personal background. You can see more about Mercantec as an employer here .

We look forward to hearing from you.