MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Skills Coach - Engineering
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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.
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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
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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.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
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The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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