Apprenticeship Coach (Vehicle Mechanics)

First Military Recruitment; Southampton; Remote; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with an International Defence business to find an Apprenticeship Coach specializing in Vehicle Mechanics. This fully remote role requires travel across various sites in Southern UK and involves assessing learners and delivering training. The successful candidate should have substantial experience in mechanical fields and excellent communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £36,400 per year, with additional company benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic fields.
• Experience in supporting and delivering Apprenticeship Programmes.
• Military sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess learner work and activities, providing feedback.
• Deliver training to support completion of Apprenticeship Programme.
• Conduct training and coaching reviews with learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Understanding of Equality & Diversity

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a renowned International Defence business, seeking to recruit an Apprenticeship Coach (Vehicle Mechanics) on a permanent basis due to growth, covering the South of the UK. This role offers fully remote working from home, with travel to various sites including Southampton, Portsmouth, Thorney Island, Tidworth, Chichester, Aldershot, Windsor, Sandhurst, Bovington, and Bulford.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role that may become permanent at the end of the contract.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess learner work and activities, providing feedback on progress and ensuring all relevant paperwork for the induction process is completed as per company policy and procedures, with details communicated to administration and relevant offices as learners are posted.
• Deliver training to support learners' successful completion of units towards their Apprenticeship Programme.
• Conduct training and coaching reviews with learners at scheduled intervals following ESFA and company guidelines.
• Complete all relevant apprenticeship paperwork, ensuring details are passed to administration and relevant offices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic fields.
• Experience in supporting and delivering Apprenticeship Programmes, including assessment, lesson planning, delivery, and training solution implementation.
• Good understanding of Equality & Diversity principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent administrative skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with military personnel at all levels, including soldiers and senior officers (Majors, Colonels, etc.).
• Military sector experience is preferred.
• Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.
• An assessor qualification is desirable; however, training will be provided if the candidate demonstrates the required experience and willingness to learn.

Additional Details:

• Location: South West and South East of the UK
• Salary: £36,400
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme with life assurance, employee share scheme, shopping savings portal, and payment of professional fees.