Apprenticeship Coach - Vehicle Mechanic

Babcock; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprenticeship Coach, where you will play a crucial role in supporting national security through vehicle maintenance training. This full-time position offers the opportunity to guide learners through their apprenticeships, ensuring timely completion and compliance. With a flexible work arrangement that includes remote work and frequent travel, you will leverage your expertise in vehicle mechanics and coaching to help shape the next generation of skilled professionals. Enjoy generous benefits, including a matched pension and health perks, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share schemes

Payment of Professional Fees

Special leave for Reservists

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in vehicle mechanics is essential.
• Understanding of work-based learning programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate learners throughout their apprenticeship.
• Monitor and review learner progress aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Vehicle Mechanics

Work-Based Learning Programs

Coaching and Assessment

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Apprenticeship Coach - Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Wiltshire + Remote + Frequent Travel
Compensation: £36,400 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Role ID: SF62378

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as an Apprenticeship Coach within our Land Training division and play a vital role in supporting national security through vehicle maintenance training.

The role

As an Apprenticeship Coach - Vehicle Mechanic, you will visit workplace learners, leveraging your vocational expertise to deliver training, coaching, assessment, and support to achieve their apprenticeships.

1. Support and motivate learners throughout their apprenticeship, ensuring timely completion and compliance with all requirements.
2. Monitor and review learner progress aligned with client expectations.
3. Complete all necessary documentation accurately and promptly.
4. Guide learners on portfolio development based on their program requirements.
5. Record, plan, and track learner progress using standard reporting tools.

This full-time position (37 hours/week) is based at any of our Land Division locations in the southwest, including Lyneham, Warminster, Colerne, Larkhill, or Bulford, with travel four days a week to learner workplaces and one day remote for admin tasks.

Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing, may be available. Please discuss options during the interview.

Essential experience

• Extensive experience in vehicle mechanics
• Understanding of work-based learning programs
• Experience in the defense sector, ideally within the army (desired but not essential)

Qualifications

• Industry-related qualification (minimum Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics)
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (desirable)
• Award/Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences; if you meet the experience requirements and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain Enhanced DBS and Child Barring Service (EDBSCBL) security clearances. Some roles may require additional security checks based on national security regulations.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to a Digital GP and annual health checks
• Employee share schemes and shopping discounts
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Special leave for Reservists and volunteering ('Be Kind Day')
• Development opportunities and employee support programs

About Babcock

With over a century of service, Babcock helps defend nations and build a better world. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during the application process, contact [e-mail].