Learning & Development Specialist

Auricoe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering organization is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver training programs for advanced manufacturing. This role requires creating development pathways, evaluating skills, and supporting engineering teams across aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in training within an engineering environment and strong communication skills. Join us to enhance technical talent and ensure world-class manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience training, coaching, or developing people in an engineering environment.
• Proficiency in creating training materials.
• Eligibility for BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training to manufacturing teams.
• Create development pathways for individual progression.
• Evaluate competence and support certification of skills.
• Maintain training records in internal systems.
• Work with leaders to identify training needs.
• Ensure quality and continuous improvement of training programmes.

Skills

Training in an engineering environment

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proficient with MS Office

Proficient with SharePoint

Education

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

Train-the-Trainer qualifications

Tools

LMS systems

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist - Advanced Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing (Learning and Development) Denham, Uxbridge | Manufacturing | Permanent

Are you a trainer who is passionate about developing technical talent and shaping the next generation of aerospace engineers?

Join a leading UK engineering organisation working at the forefront of aerospace, aviation and defence technology, where your work directly contributes to safety, performance and world-class manufacturing capability.

We're looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful training programmes across a range of advanced manufacturing teams — from precision engineering and assembly to inspection and testing.

If you thrive in a hands‑on technical environment and love helping people grow, this is the ideal opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and delivering technical training to teams across manufacturing.
• Creating development pathways and supporting individual progression.
• Building training materials, exercises and assessments tailored to engineering skills.
• Evaluating competence and supporting certification of skills across multiple disciplines.
• Ensuring accurate, up‑to‑date training records in internal systems and LMS platforms.
• Working closely with leaders to identify critical training needs.
• Maintaining quality, KPIs and continuous improvement across all training programmes.

Skills & Experience

• Experience training, coaching or developing people in an engineering environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient with MS Office and SharePoint.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with LMS systems or digital training content.
• Background in aerospace, aircraft systems, defence, MRO, or precision engineering.
• Quality/inspection knowledge.

Qualifications

• Level 4 (HNC) or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Train‑the‑Trainer qualifications are a plus.
• BPSS clearance eligibility required.

Why Apply?

As a Training Partner, you'll play a central role in developing capability within a high‑performance engineering organisation operating at the leading edge of aerospace safety and defence innovation. The role provides exposure across a variety of all manufacturing areas: CNC machines / Assembly / Machine Shops / Welding / Sheet Metal / Sewing.

Expect deep technical exposure, meaningful work and the chance to influence how skills and training evolve across a world‑class manufacturing environment.

Ready to take your aerospace training career to the next level?

Apply now with your CV details for immediate review.