Skills Development Coach - Engineering
Closing date: Sunday, 25th August 2024
Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £32,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Training 2000 is a large, independent training provider, based in Blackburn, Lancashire and is owned by the University of Central Lancashire. We have a heritage of over 50 years in Lancashire, delivering learning and development solutions and pride ourselves on delivery excellence in learning and creating outstanding talent.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Skills Development Coach to join our work-based Engineering learning team.
The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for an allocated caseload of Engineering Apprentices throughout their programme from onboarding through to End Point Assessment, providing IAG, support, development, training and assessment in the workplace and training environment.
Some of the main duties include:
- To manage a caseload of Apprentices, by preparing and supporting through to successful completion of their End Point Assessment.
- To provide comprehensive independent advice, guidance and support to employers, and learners with regards to their training needs and requirements and to link these where appropriate to the Training 2000 training portfolio of commercial and apprenticeship delivery.
- To participate in the learner onboarding process in accordance with ESFA funding rules, to include completing the ‘three-way conversation' and skills scan ensuring a sound understanding from both employer and Apprentice of their required commitment.
Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines is required:
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Design
- Machining
- Fabrication, Welding and Sheet Metal
- Fitting
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Electrical Maintenance
- Fire and Security Systems
Some essential requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Engineering (relevant to discipline).
- Knowledge of theory and practical skills in engineering equipment, machinery and materials.
- IOSH qualification.
- Inspired approach to coaching and mentoring.
- Commitment to Safeguarding, policies and procedures.
- Commitment to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Desirable requirements:
- Internal Verifiers' Award (or willing to work towards).
- First Aid Qualification.
- Experience of working within education or training sector.
- Experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of working with young people.
Why work for Training 2000
We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package including:
- 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Opportunity to purchase an additional 5-day holiday per year
- Birthday leave
- Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
- Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
- Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
- Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
- Family friendly policies
- Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
- Remote working
- Free parking (on and off-site)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Safeguarding Statement
Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online and social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.
We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.