Engineering Learning and Development Specialist

Hewett-Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas shutdown leave

Unpaid leave up to 5 days/year

4x salary life assurance

Westfield Health plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Hewett-Recruitment is assisting in recruiting an Engineering Learning & Development Specialist with a welding and fabrication focus. Based in Worcester with weekly travel to Hereford, this dual-role post offers part-time and full-time options, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and apprenticeship compliance.

The role links apprentices, employers and training teams to keep learners engaged and on track to complete their programmes, while promoting safeguarding and on-the-job/off-the-job learning

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Manufacturing or engineering industry experience.
• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Experience coaching, assessing, training, or supporting apprentices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Passion for developing people and supporting learner success.
• Apprenticeship-trained background.
• Assessor, IQA, training, coaching, or Health & Safety qualifications.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and frameworks.
• Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values.
• Experience working within apprenticeship or further education environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey.
• Working closely with employers to coordinate on and off-the-job learning.
• Supporting learner wellbeing, safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare.
• Providing coaching and guidance on apprenticeship requirements and related topics.
• Supporting apprentice recruitment, initial assessments, and programme matching.
• Identifying training opportunities within employer businesses and promoting additional training services.

Skills

Engineering experience

Welding & fabrication

Coaching & mentoring

Apprentice support

Driving licence

Communication skills

Apprenticeship standards knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering

Job description

Engineering Learning and Development Specialist (HQ00038542) Worcester, England

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Welding and Fabrication Engineering Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Worcester - travel to Hereford site once a week

Job type: Dual-role opportunity (Part-time and Full-time available)

Salary: T.B.A + excellent benefits package

We are really excited to be working with our client Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association and supporting them in looking for an experienced Engineering Learning & Development Specialist specialising in welding and fabrication to support apprentices throughout their learning journey. This role combines coaching, mentoring, learner support, employer engagement, and apprenticeship compliance to help learners achieve their full potential and successfully complete their programmes.

As an Engineering Learning & Development Specialist, you'll act as the key link between apprentices, employers, and training teams, ensuring learners remain engaged, supported, and on track to achieve their apprenticeship goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey
• Working closely with employers to coordinate on and off-the-job learning
• Supporting learner wellbeing, safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare
• Providing coaching and guidance on apprenticeship requirements and wider topics such as Prevent and safeguarding
• Supporting apprentice recruitment, initial assessments, and programme matching
• Identifying training opportunities within employer businesses and promoting additional training services

About You

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Manufacturing or engineering industry experience
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Experience coaching, assessing, training, or supporting apprentices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Passion for developing people and supporting learner success
• Apprenticeship-trained background
• Assessor, IQA, training, coaching, or Health & Safety qualifications
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and frameworks
• Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values
• Experience working within apprenticeship or further education environments

Excellent benefits on offer, including but not limited to:

• Additional Christmas shutdown leave
• Option to request up to 5 days unpaid leave each year
• 4x salary life assurance
• Westfield Health plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

A full enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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If you're passionate about supporting engineering apprentices and helping them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their careers, and have strong experience in welding & fabrication, we'd love to hear from you

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