Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

University of Sheffield; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an Engineering Workplace Coach to assess engineering apprentices from Levels 3 to 6. The role involves conducting workplace assessments, delivering high-quality blended learning, and ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 engineering qualification and significant experience in mechatronics maintenance. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality assurance are essential. This position will greatly impact the success of apprentices across various organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in engineering (or related discipline).
• Significant experience of technical work in a mechatronics maintenance engineering setting.
• Qualified Workplace Coach or assessor/verifier qualification (or readiness to undertake level 4 Assessor/Coach standard).
• Commitment to attain internal quality assurance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out workplace assessments at employers’ premises.
• Plan and deliver high quality, blended learning and coaching for apprentices.
• Schedule and conduct learner progress reviews and assessments.
• Develop excellent relationships with employers and report on learner progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

IT skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in engineering

Teaching qualification

Internal quality assurance qualification

Job description

Overview

You will join the delivery team at the AMRC Training Centre as an Engineering Workplace Coach. Your role will involve work‑based assessment of Engineering apprenticeship learners from Levels 3 to 6, teaching, learning, assessment, and maintaining a high quality portfolio of employers and learners.

Responsibilities

• Carry out workplace assessments at employers’ premises.
• Plan and deliver high quality, blended learning and coaching for apprentices.
• Schedule and conduct learner progress reviews and assessments, ensuring compliance with the apprenticeship end‑point and weekly active learning targets.
• Support enrichment activities such as S/T/E/M events to promote the AMRC Training Centre.
• Develop excellent relationships with employers and report on learner progress.
• Provide data on learner progress to employers and support at‑risk learners.
• Ensure curriculum assessments and reviews meet AMRC quality standards.
• Attendees monthly standardisation and update meetings with the Head of Skills/Workplace Curriculum Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in engineering (or related discipline).
• Significant experience of technical work in a mechatronics maintenance engineering setting.
• Qualified Workplace Coach or assessor/verifier qualification (or readiness to undertake level 4 Assessor/Coach standard).
• Teaching qualification, internal quality assurance qualification or commitment to attain.
• Excellent communication, customer interaction and IT skills (laptops, tablets, smartphones).
• Strong time‑management, organisational skills and ability to set priorities.

Person Specification

We encourage all who meet the essential criteria to apply, even if past experience does not match perfectly; your contribution will be valued.

How to Apply

Include reference to the application criteria in your application statement when you apply.