Apprenticeship Skills Coach - Transport

Logistics UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization is seeking a committed Apprenticeship Skills Coach in Manchester. In this role, you will provide high-quality training for apprentices in the transport sector, with a focus on building employer relationships and delivering engaging sessions. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a Level 3 teaching qualification or above. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, health cash plans, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Two paid days off for charity work

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering apprenticeships or prior teaching experience.
• Relevant industry experience is necessary.
• Proven ability to identify training needs and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong employer relationships.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions focusing on transport legislation.
• Provide supportive 1-to-1 coaching to apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Presentation abilities

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification or above

Job description

We are looking for a committed Apprenticeship Skills Coach to join our dynamic team at Logistics UK. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality training within the transport sector, focusing on the Level 2 Transport Coordinator (Level 2 Traffic Operator) apprenticeship programme. To succeed, you will need demonstrable industry experience and competence.

Why Join Logistics UK?

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong employer relationships to support lasting business partnerships.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions, including content focused on transport legislation.
• Provide supportive 1-to-1 coaching to apprentices, helping them build skills, confidence, and professional behaviours.
• Carry out timely learning reviews and create clear action plans to support progress.
• Mark apprentice work promptly and accurately, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Offer constructive developmental feedback that encourages improvement and celebrates achievement.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment where apprentices can thrive.
• Deliver commercial courses when required.
• Use your industry expertise to provide rich theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Support apprentices in preparing for their End-Point Assessment.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding, and well-being across all learning activities.
• Maintain vigilance around safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately following policy.
• Keep up to date with safeguarding and Prevent legislation and requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain accurate CPD records.
• Participate in standardisation sessions and team meetings

Requirements

• A Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification or a desire to gain this qualification.
• Experience in delivering apprenticeships or prior teaching experience
• Relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to identify training needs and implement effective solutions.
• High levels of literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail

Recruitment checks :

Logistics UK is committed to protecting learners from risk or harm. We do this by having a safer recruitment set of practices.

All adults within Logistics UK, who have access to learners, will be checked as to their suitability to work with learners. Our procedures are in line with statutory requirements and as outlined in KCSIE 2023 Part Three : Safer Recruitment. The successful applicant will be required to provide two satisfactory references and agree to an enhanced DBS check. We will also ask for information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for an interview.

Please note that a previous conviction does not automatically disqualify you from a role unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will conduct a thorough risk assessment to evaluate the age, context, and relevance of the conviction(s) to the position.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same - everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind