The Role
Training Coordinator – Mechanical Engineering
Location: Corby
Hours: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
About The Role
* Apprenticeship Delivery & Mechanical Engineering Support – Support Mechanical Engineering apprentices through end‑to‑end programme delivery, including induction, training, assessment and development of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
* Workplace Assessment, Coaching & Progress Tracking – Conduct regular workplace reviews, set SMART targets and provide coaching and mentoring to ensure timely progression and successful completion of apprenticeships.
* Employer Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships with employers, tutors and support teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of training with industry needs.
* Quality Assurance, Compliance & Documentation – Maintain accurate e‑portfolio records, ensure compliance with funding rules and awarding body requirements, and contribute to internal and external quality assurance processes.
* Professional Practice, Health & Safety & Continuous Development – Promote safe working practices, support learner wellbeing, engage in CPD and uphold safeguarding, EDI and College standards.
About You
* Qualifications & Mechanical Engineering Expertise – GCSEs (Level 2) with a Level 3 Engineering qualification, supported by recent industry experience and strong knowledge of mechanical systems and disciplines.
* Technical Skills & Practical Application – Hands‑on expertise in mechanical maintenance, fitting and assembly, hydraulics and pneumatics, and interpreting technical drawings.
* Apprenticeship Support & Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to manage caseloads, communicate effectively with learners, employers and stakeholders, and support apprentices to achieve successful outcomes.
* Organisation, Initiative & Performance Delivery – Highly organised and proactive, able to manage workload independently, meet targets and ensure consistent learner engagement and progress.
* Professional Values, CPD & Flexibility – Passionate about engineering and developing future talent, committed to equality, continuous professional development and flexible working across multiple locations.
Vision & Values
* Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
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