Engineering Skills Coach

FiND; Lofthouse; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based contract

Mileage paid

Travel within 30-40 miles

Job summary

FiND is seeking an Engineering Skills Coach to work with engineering apprentices across Wakefield and surrounding areas. The role combines coaching in MOET, Engineering Fitting, Mechatronics and Mechanical Maintenance with portfolio building and live workplace assessments.

No previous teaching or assessing experience is required as training is provided; you will prepare apprentices for End Point Assessments while coordinating with employers and managing your own diary.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Interest in moving into training and coaching.
• No teaching experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 45-55 engineering apprentices
• Coach across MOET, Engineering Fitting, Mechatronics and Mechanical Maintenance standards
• Support portfolio building and evidence gathering
• Carry out learner progress reviews and workplace assessments
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment
• Work closely with employers and manage your own diary

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Machining / CNC

Engineering fitting

Mechatronics

Manufacturing engineering

Engineering training or assessing

Job description

Engineering Skills Coach - Mechanical / Manufacturing

• Wakefield
• £38,000 - £42,000
• Permanent 36 hours Home-based with regional travel

Suitable backgrounds: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Engineer CNC Machinist Manufacturing Engineer Maintenance Technician Mechanical Fitter Mechatronics Engineer Multi-Skilled Engineer Engineering Trainer Engineering Tutor Engineering Assessor Skills Coach

Are you an experienced engineer looking to move into training, or an existing trainer/assessor looking for a coaching-focused role?

We're working with a leading engineering training organisation looking for an Engineering Skills Coach covering Wakefield and the surrounding area.

No previous teaching or assessing experience is required. Industry candidates are encouraged to apply, with support provided to gain the relevant assessor qualification.

The role:

• Manage a caseload of around 45-55 engineering apprentices
• Coach across MOET, Engineering Fitting, Mechatronics and Mechanical Maintenance standards
• Support portfolio building and evidence gathering
• Carry out learner progress reviews and workplace assessments
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment
• Work closely with employers and manage your own diary

What we're looking for:

• Mechanical maintenance / engineering
• Machining / CNC
• Engineering fitting
• Mechatronics
• Manufacturing engineering
• Engineering training or assessing

Package:

• £38,000 - £42,000
• 36-hour week, Monday to Friday
• Home-based contract
• Typically 2-3 days per week visiting apprentices/employers
• 55p per mile, paid door-to-door
• Travel generally within 30-40 miles of Wakefield

A strong opportunity to come off the tools without leaving engineering behind, using your industry experience to develop the next generation of engineers.