Nuclear Engineering Trainer for Apprentices

FIND | Creating Futures; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FIND | Creating Futures in Abingdon seeks an experienced hands‑on engineer or technician moving into a training and development role. You will coach Level 2/3 apprentices in electrical, mechanical, and cross‑discipline skills, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will assess progress, support EPA prep, and help learners build confidence, competence, and professional behaviours in a structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi‑Skilled)
• Strong hands‑on background in industry
• Experience in safety‑critical or regulated environments
• Natural ability to coach, mentor or support others
• Willingness to work towards Assessor qualification (A1 / CAVA)
• Teaching qualification if not already held
• Background in nuclear, defence, power generation or heavy industry
• Experience supporting or training apprentices or junior engineers
• Good understanding of health & safety and RAMS
• Exposure to quality assurance or internal auditing
• Teaching or training qualifications (e.g. PTLLS / Level 3 Education & Training)
• Higher‑level engineering qualification (Level 4+)

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering apprentices
• Coach and develop apprentices in the workplace
• Assess competence and track progress
• Maintain safety and compliance
• Support End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation
• Break down complex engineering knowledge into practical learning
• Carry out progress reviews with learners and employers

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Coaching and mentoring

Ability to explain complex concepts

Assessing competence

Safety and RAMS knowledge

Teaching or training mindset

Nuclear/defence/power/heavy industry背景

Becoming assessor (A1 / CAVA)

Teaching qualification (if not held)

Higher-level engineering qualification

Education

Higher-level engineering qualification (Level 4+)

Assessor qualification (A1 / CAVA or equivalent)

Teaching qualification (PTLLS / Level 3 Education & Training)

Tools

Assessor qualification

Job description

FIND | Creating Futures in Abingdon seeks an experienced hands‑on engineer or technician moving into a training and development role. You will coach Level 2/3 apprentices in electrical, mechanical, and cross‑discipline skills, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will assess progress, support EPA prep, and help learners build confidence, competence, and professional behaviours in a structured learning environment.