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Skills Coach - Engineering

4 × 8hr days£36k – £42kHybrid · Oxford, UK

The 4-day week in United Kingdom

MTC Training is committed to shaping the future of UK manufacturing. Our vision is to develop a training capability that embeds adaptable knowledge, skills and behaviours that future‑proof the sector. We take the technical excellence of MTC’s core business and translate it into high‑impact apprenticeship and commercial training programmes that raise capability across industry.

We are now seeking an Apprenticeship Skills Coach to join our Delivery Team and support the next generation of engineering talent.

As an Apprenticeship Skills Coach, you will play a central role in supporting engineering and manufacturing apprentices to succeed. You will guide learners through their programme, helping them bridge the gap between academic learning and real‑world application.

You will also contribute to the development of curriculum content that reflects industry practice and enhances the overall learner journey.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of engineering and manufacturing apprentices.

Monitor the health, safety and welfare of apprentices.

Provide end‑to‑end information, advice and guidance on skills development, EPA and career progression.

Conduct regular documented progress reviews with apprentices and employers.

Monitor and record progress against apprenticeship standards.

Track off‑the‑job training and complete funding/MIS documentation.

Plan and complete assessments of competence, knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Use coaching approaches to help apprentices apply learning in the workplace.

Build strong relationships with apprentices and employers to support timely completion.

Provide caseload progress updates to the Leadership Team.

Collaborate with Business Development colleagues to identify repeat and new business.

Qualifications

Essential:

Level 3 Engineering qualification.

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.

Recognised assessor qualification (A1 / CAVA) or willingness to gain one.

Desirable:

Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE Maths & English (C or above).

IQA qualification (V1 / L4 IQA).

Coaching qualification.

Higher‑level engineering qualification (Level 4+).

Experience with Smart Assessor or ProMonitor.

Digital training qualifications (e.g., Microsoft Learn badges).

Safeguarding & Vetting

Learner safety and wellbeing are paramount at MTC Training. All shortlisted candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including:

Employment history and identity checks

Right‑to‑work verification

Two references

Qualification checks

Industry prohibitions check (where applicable)

Public online activity search

Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

Apply Now

If you are passionate about developing future engineers and want to contribute to a forward‑thinking, high‑performing training organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.