Engineering Learning Coach
Location: Manchester / Hybrid Site-Based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £35,975 – £38,985 per annum + £3,000+ Car Allowance
(Salary dependent on teaching and assessing qualifications)
About the Role
The Manchester College is seeking a motivated and industry-experienced Engineering Learning Coach to support and develop engineering apprentices across a wide geographical area, primarily covering Cheshire through to Yorkshire.
This hybrid, site-based role involves visiting employers’ workplaces to observe learners, assess progress, provide coaching and mentoring, and support apprentices working mainly within Engineering Maintenance disciplines.
You will play a key role in ensuring apprentices develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship programmes while maintaining strong relationships with employers and stakeholders.
The role includes a car allowance of £3,000+ per annum due to the travel requirements across the region.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct workplace visits to observe, coach, mentor, and assess engineering apprentices.
* Support learners in achieving apprenticeship standards and qualifications.
* Deliver high-quality coaching and progress reviews in workplace settings.
* Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate documentation and records.
* Work closely with employers to ensure apprentices receive effective workplace support and development opportunities.
* Provide guidance and feedback to learners to help them achieve timely success.
* Ensure compliance with awarding body and apprenticeship requirements.
* Travel regularly across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire regions.
Requirements
Essential
* Level 4 qualification (or above) in Engineering or a related discipline.
* Industry experience within Engineering Maintenance or a related engineering environment.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region.
* Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
Desirable
* Previous experience within education, training, or apprenticeships.
* Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
* Teaching qualification or experience delivering training/coaching.
* Experience supporting apprentices or work-based learners.
If you are passionate about developing engineering talent and enjoy working directly with learners in industry environments, we would love to hear from you.