Overview
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The role
As an Apprenticeship Coach – Armourer, you’ll be instrumental in guiding the next generation of defence-sector professionals. You’ll support and assess armourer apprentices in the workplace, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to combine your vocational expertise with meaningful mentorship, making a real difference to learners and contributing to Babcock’s delivery across military contracts.
Day-to-day responsibilities
* Supporting, motivating and coaching learners through their apprenticeship programme
* Delivering scheduled visits and completing all required documentation
* Monitoring learner progress and ensuring timely completion of programme components
* Providing portfolio-building advice and guidance
* Collaborating with internal teams to maintain quality, compliance and learner success
Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.
The role is based onsite at Tidworth, with travel to Lyneham and Southampton. Set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week. One day per week is home-based for planning and administration.
Essential experience
* Considerable experience in a relevant industry environment – Welding or Metal Fabrication
* Strong understanding of work-based learning programmes
* Previous experience in the defence sector, ideally within the army arena
Qualifications
* Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
* Award/Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)
* GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* Relevant industry-related qualification (minimum Level 3)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced DBS security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy/sell additional leave
* Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering per year
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. Flexible working can be discussed at interview.
Closing date: 15/09/2025
Additional details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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