Manufacturing Apprenticeship and Early Careers Coach

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Apprenticeship & Early Careers Coach to deliver and assess training for delegates in the manufacturing sector. The role involves developing impactful training content and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess a time-served apprenticeship and have an understanding of the skills training process. This on-site position is based in Samlesbury or Warton, offering a salary of £46,702, with 37 hours over 4 days including twilight shifts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and operational excellence for skills training.
• Knowledge of aerospace or mechanical fitting.
• Desire to work towards teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training that engages and inspires delegates.
• Monitor delegate performance for compliance and competence.
• Develop learning content for vocational training.

Skills

Understanding of skills training end to end process

Understanding and compliance with Company HR, SHE, & Quality policies

Aerospace or Mechanical Fitter

Time served apprenticeship

Understanding of manufacturing functions

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification or above (desirable)

A1 Assessors award (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Apprenticeship & Early Careers Coach

Location: Samlesbury or Warton. (On‑Site) Travelling between both sites

Salary: £46,702

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver outstanding training, learning and assessment practices that engage and inspire Delegates to fulfil their individual potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully progress within Manufacturing
• Take professional pride in their role and embrace continuous professional development opportunities in support of delivering innovative and impactful training, learning and assessment
• Assess and monitor delegate performance in line with frameworks/ standards and legislative requirements to ensure occupational competence
• Train Delegates to reach their full potential by providing key support, challenge and motivation throughout all aspects of their employment maintaining skills and competency
• Be an SME in developing learning content as part of a blended learning pedagogy focused on delivering vocational excellence
• Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the being a role model and advocate for SHE and technical training

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding of skills training end to end process with a focus on planning and operational excellence
• Understanding and compliance with Company HR,SHE, & Quality policies and processes
• Aerospace or Mechanical Fitter
• Time served apprenticeship
• Understanding of manufacturing functions

Desirable:

• A1 Assessors award (Training will be provided and must willing to work towards and achieved in first 6 month of role)
• Level 3 teaching qualification or above (Training will be provided and must willing to work towards and achieved in first 6 month of role)

Working hours Monday – Thursday

37 hours over 4 days

9-hour shift either day or night 3pm-midnight typically (Twilight Shifts)

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing Skills Training team:

We are a driven and enthusiastic team who support the AIR Manufacturing function with their training requirement demands. Delivering and designing high quality and impactful training interventions that support our Manufacturing teams and products.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

30th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.