Engineering Skills Coach

Engineering Skills Coach – Mechanical / Manufacturing

Wakefield
£38,000 – £42,000
Permanent | 36 hours | Home-based with regional travel Suitable backgrounds: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | CNC Machinist | Manufacturing Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Mechanical Fitter | Mechatronics Engineer | Multi-Skilled Engineer | Engineering Trainer | Engineering Tutor | Engineering Assessor | Skills Coach

Are you an experienced engineer looking to move into training, or an existing trainer/assessor looking for a coaching-focused role?

We’re working with a leading engineering training organisation looking for an Engineering Skills Coach covering Wakefield and the surrounding area.

No previous teaching or assessing experience is required. Industry candidates are encouraged to apply, with support provided to gain the relevant assessor qualification.

The role:

Manage a caseload of around 45–55 engineering apprentices
Coach across MOET, Engineering Fitting, Mechatronics and Mechanical Maintenance standards
Support portfolio building and evidence gathering
Carry out learner progress reviews and workplace assessments
Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment
Work closely with employers and manage your own diary What we’re looking for:

Mechanical maintenance / engineering
Machining / CNC
Engineering fitting
Mechatronics
Manufacturing engineering
Engineering training or assessing Package:

£38,000 – £42,000
36-hour week, Monday to Friday
Home-based contract
Typically 2–3 days per week visiting apprentices/employers
55p per mile, paid door-to-door
Travel generally within 30–40 miles of Wakefield A strong opportunity to come off the tools without leaving engineering behind, using your industry experience to develop the next generation of engineers