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Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice Coach

Locations: East Anglia & Kent
Salary: £36,400 + Benefits
Role Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

What you'll be doing?
The Apprenticeship Coach will play a key role in supporting the security of the nation and the equipment used by the British Army. This includes overseeing the fleet management of over 50,000 vehicles, ranging from quad bikes and generators to main battle tanks, and weapons from pistols to cannons.
On a daily basis, the Apprenticeship Coach will visit vehicle mechanic learners at their workplaces, using vocational experience and knowledge to deliver learning, coach, assess, and support them through their apprenticeship journey.

Prior training experience is not required, they'll support you in gaining a teaching qualification.

Main areas of focus

1. Support, motivate, and coach all learners through their apprenticeship programme, ensuring all components are completed in a timely manner while meeting the requirements of awarding organisations, the ESFA, and Ofsted.
2. Monitor and review learners' progress in line with customer expectations.
3. Ensure all required documentation is completed to the correct standard and within agreed timelines.
4. Provide portfolio building advice and guidance to learners based on programme requirements.
5. Effectively record, plan, and track individual learner progress, adhering to agreed paperwork and reporting processes.

1. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
2. The role is primarily remote but requires travel to locations including Colchester, Ipswich, Kent, and Woodbridge four days per week.
3. Agile working may be available, depending on business needs, and flexible working arrangements (e.g., part-time, condensed hours, or job sharing) can be discussed during the interview.

1. Considerable experience in the vehicle mechanic field.
2. Strong understanding of work-based learning programmes.
3. Previous experience in the defence sector, particularly within the army, is desirable but not essential.

1. Relevant industry-related qualification in Vehicle Mechanics (minimum of Level 3).
2. GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification.

1. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance, as well as Enhanced DBS and Child Barred Service (EDBSCBL) clearance.
2. As the role involves national security and trade control, eligibility for the role may be affected by factors such as nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency status. Further details can be found on the UK Government's security vetting guidelines.

1. Generous holiday allowance.
2. Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
3. Access to a Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
4. Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
5. Payment of professional fees.
6. Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces (10 days per year).
7. Holiday Trading scheme allowing employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave.
8. Be Kind Day, offering one day’s paid leave for volunteering work with a registered charity.
9. Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.