Engineering Learning and Development Specialist

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment, in partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association, seeks an Engineering Learning & Development Specialist with welding/fabrication expertise to support apprentices throughout their learning journey.

This role blends coaching, learner support, employer engagement, and apprenticeship compliance to help learners achieve their goals and complete their programmes.

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Passion for developing people and supporting learner success.

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering Level 3 qualification or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Essential:

• 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
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Passion for developing people and supporting learner success

Desirable:

• 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:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas shutdown leave
• Option to request up to 5 days unpaid leave each year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 4x salary life assurance
• Flexible working policy
• Westfield Health plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

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