Vehicle Technician - Apprenticeship Coach

Babcock International; United States; Remote; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in national security is seeking a Vehicle Technician - Apprenticeship Coach to support the British Army's vehicle fleet management. This full-time, remote role involves coaching and assessing vehicle mechanic learners, ensuring compliance with training standards, and contributing to national security efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in vehicle mechanics and a relevant qualification.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life assurance

Access to digital health services

Employee share scheme and shopping discounts

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for Reservists

Holiday trading options

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Development opportunities and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in vehicle mechanics required.
• Understanding of work-based learning programs essential.
• Previous experience in the defense sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach learners through their apprenticeship programs.
• Monitor and review learner progress according to customer expectations.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation and portfolio development.

Skills

Vehicle Mechanics

Coaching

Assessment

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician - Apprenticeship Coach
Location: Wiltshire + Fully Remote + Frequent Travel to Site
Compensation: £36,400 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62033

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. Join us as an Apprenticeship Coach at our Land Training division and play your part in national security.

The role

As a Vehicle Technician - Apprenticeship Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting the British Army's equipment and vehicle fleet management, which includes over 50,000 vehicles ranging from quad bikes to main battle tanks.

Your daily responsibilities will include visiting vehicle mechanic learners at their workplaces, utilizing your vocational experience to deliver training, coaching, assessing, and supporting them to complete their apprenticeships.

• Support, motivate, and coach learners through their apprenticeship programs, ensuring timely completion and compliance with awarding bodies, ESFA, and Ofsted requirements.
• Monitor and review learner progress in line with customer expectations.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed within specified timelines.
• Provide guidance on portfolio development based on program requirements.
• Record, plan, and track individual learner progress according to established processes.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, on a permanent contract, and fully remote with travel to sites in Tidworth, Lyneham, Warminster, Colerne, Larkhill, Bulford, and St Athan. Flexible working arrangements may be considered, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing; discuss options at interview.

Essential experience

• Significant experience in vehicle mechanics.
• Understanding of work-based learning programs.
• Previous experience in the defense sector, ideally within the army (desired but not essential).

Qualifications

• Industry-related qualification (minimum Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic).
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain Enhanced DBS and Child Barring Service (EDBSCBL) security clearance. Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may be influenced by nationality, citizenship, or residency. More info at UK Security Vetting.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to digital health services, annual health check, and nutritional advice
• Employee share scheme and shopping discounts
• Payment of professional fees
• Special paid leave for Reservists
• Holiday trading options
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing programs

We are a disability-confident employer. For reasonable adjustments, contact [e-mail]. We support flexible and inclusive working arrangements.

Closing date: 04/06/25