Learning & Development Specialist

Trinity Resource Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering organisation is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to develop technical talent and enhance skills within their engineering teams. The role requires experience in training and coaching within an engineering environment, strong communication skills, and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and demonstrate a passion for fostering capability growth in a world-class aerospace manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience training, coaching or developing people in an engineering environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust.
• Confident using MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging technical training across manufacturing teams.
• Create clear development pathways supporting progression and capability growth.
• Assess competence and support skills certification.

Skills

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Manufacturing processes understanding

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office proficiency

LMS platforms experience

Background in aerospace or defence

Knowledge of quality and inspection processes

Education

Level 4 (HNC) or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Train-The-Trainer qualification

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist with a UK Engineering Leader

Are you passionate about developing technical talent and helping engineers reach their full potential?

This is your opportunity to join a leading UK engineering organisation working at the cutting edge of aerospace, aviation and defence. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in shaping skills that directly support safety, performance and world‑class manufacturing standards.

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and enjoys delivering practical, meaningful training. You’ll work closely with engineering teams across the factory floor, supporting everything from precision machining and assembly to inspection and testing.

• Designing and delivering engaging technical training across manufacturing teams
• Creating clear development pathways that support progression and capability growth
• Building practical training materials, exercises and assessments
• Assessing competence and supporting skills certification
• Managing accurate training records within internal systems and LMS platforms
• Partnering with leaders to identify critical skills and training needs
• Driving quality, KPIs and continuous improvement across all training activity

What We’re Looking For

• Experience training, coaching or developing people in an engineering environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust on the shop floor
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes (aerospace, defence, automotive or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Confident using MS Office and SharePoint
• Experience with LMS platforms or digital learning content
• Background in aerospace, defence, MRO or precision engineering
• Knowledge of quality or inspection processes

Qualifications

• Level 4 (HNC) or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Train‑The‑Trainer qualification (desirable)
• BPSS clearance eligibility required

This is a chance to make a real difference developing people, improving capability and influencing how training evolves within a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment.