Nuclear Trainer & Skills Coach

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Oxford seeks a Trainer & Skills Coach to deliver comprehensive nuclear, electrical, and mechanical training to apprentices. This role emphasizes developing technical skills aligned with industry standards, ensuring apprentices gain essential knowledge and soft skills.

The successful candidate will manage resources, create learning material, and maintain strong communication with employers to support apprentice progress. Qualifications required include a Level 3 Engineering qualification and a willingness to obtain teaching and assessor qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or engineering training.
• Background in teaching or coaching appreciated.
• Ability to manage apprentice caseloads and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nuclear, electrical, and mechanical training.
• Manage learning resources and training spaces.
• Provide structured support to apprentices.

Skills

Nuclear training delivery

Coaching methods

Progress tracking

Curriculum design

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification (A1, CAVA or equivalent)

Job description

The Vacancy

The Trainer & Skills Coach will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive, innovative and industry‑aligned teaching and learning experience across a range of practical and theoretical skills within relevant apprenticeship standards. This includes, but is not limited to, Nuclear Operative and Nuclear Health Physics Monitor programmes.

You will support apprentices to develop strong technical capability alongside the essential behaviours and softer skills embedded within apprenticeship standards. Through high‑quality teaching, coaching and regular constructive feedback, you will help learners take ownership of their progress and succeed in their programme.

You will also contribute to the design and development of new curriculum content, ensuring it reflects industry practice and enhances the overall learner journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nuclear, electrical and mechanical training – teach Level 2 and Level 3 knowledge and practical skills, developing confident, independent learners.
• Manage learning resources – oversee physical training spaces and equipment to ensure effective delivery within guided learning hours.
• Create learning content – develop schemes of work, assessment materials and high‑quality learning resources.
• Manage a caseload of apprentices – provide structured support, guidance and coaching throughout the apprenticeship journey.
• Monitor health, safety and welfare – ensure apprentices learn in a safe, compliant and supportive environment.
• Provide IAG – offer end‑to‑end information, advice and guidance on skills development, EPA preparation and career progression.
• Track and record progress – monitor development against the Standard, ensuring apprentices gain the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Conduct progress reviews – hold regular documented reviews with apprentices and employers in line with funding rules.
• Monitor off‑the‑job training – ensure accurate recording and compliance with funding requirements.
• Complete funding documentation – process Breaks in Learning, withdrawals and other MIS requirements promptly.
• Plan and assess competence – deliver assessments for competence qualifications and apprenticeship KSBs, creating action plans where needed.
• Use coaching methods – work collaboratively with training centre colleagues and employers to embed learning in the workplace.
• Build employer relationships – maintain strong communication channels to support apprentice progress and timely completion.
• Report caseload progress – provide regular updates to the Leadership Team.
• Support business development – work with colleagues to identify repeat and new business opportunities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Recognised Assessor qualification (A1, CAVA or equivalent), or willingness to gain this

Desirable

• Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above)
• Quality Assurance qualification (V1 / IQA)
• Coaching qualification
• Higher‑level Engineering qualification (Level 4+)
• Digital training qualifications, e.g., Microsoft Learn badges

Vetting & Safeguarding

Learner safety and wellbeing are central to our culture. All shortlisted candidates will undergo safer recruitment screening, including:

• Employment history check
• Right to work check
• Identity verification
• Two references
• Qualification verification
• Industry prohibitions check (where applicable)
• Public online activity search
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

The successful candidate must complete safeguarding and Prevent training promptly and actively contribute to our safeguarding culture, supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider safeguarding team. Adherence to our Code of Conduct and commitment to the welfare of children is essential.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC’s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.