Automotive Learning Coach

• Managing a caseload of apprentices and carry out regular reviews, coaching sessions and workplace visits.
• Monitoring learner progress and ensure all apprenticeship requirements are met.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with employers and workplace mentors.
• Providing assessment, marking, feedback and action planning to support learner achievement.
• Supporting learners with Off-the-Job Training requirements and evidence collection.
• Delivering practical automotive and engineering skills training.
• Supporting workshop demonstrations, practical activities and classroom learning.
• Preparing learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA), including practical observations and professional discussions.
• Ensuring learner records and compliance documentation are maintained accurately.
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Relevant occupational experience within Automotive, Heavy Vehicle, Bus & Coach or Engineering sectors.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, assessing or supporting apprentices and learners.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage learner caseloads and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good IT Skills And Experience Using Learner Management Systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the North West.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification.
• Experience with apprenticeship delivery and EPA preparation.
• Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience supporting practical workshop delivery.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Plus additional day off for your birthday, 3 additional days during the Christmas closure period, & 1 paid volunteering day per year)
  • 28 days annual leave after 1 year of service.
  • 30 days annual leave after 2 years of service.
  • 35 days annual leave after 5 years of service.

• 1 day paid for volunteering activities in line with the Group’s social, charitable objectives.

• Wellbeing initiatives across the Group and support on an ongoing basis.

• Opportunity to join a Simplyhealth Plan.

• Free eye test and a £40 contribution towards glasses/contacts/lenses once a year.

• Access to occupational health, which can provide professional advice and to recommend support with a disability or illness within the workplace.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and (email address removed) with UNUM – 24/7 access to confidential information and guidance service, including counselling support, bereavement and legal advice.

• You at Work – access to a great range of retail discounts and exclusive offers.

• Enhanced pay on maternity/paternity/adoption and sickness (qualifying conditions).

• Paid bereavement leave and reasonable time off for medical appointments.

• Death in Service insurance, where you can allocate a beneficiary to receive twice your annual salary in a lump sum.

• Long service reward of a £250 voucher upon achieving 20 years’ service.

• Recognition portal for colleagues through our Group intranet, HUB, where colleagues can share their thanks and recognition.

• Opportunity to take part in Continuous Professional Development activities.

• In-house “Evolve” training programme, offering the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.

• Support provisions for Training and Assessor qualifications.

• Subsidised restaurant facilities which on selected Manchester sites.

To apply for the role of Automotive Learning Coach - Wythenshawe Manchester please email your CV to

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