Apprentice Academy Trainer (Engineering)
Location: Blackburn (with travel to other UK sites where required)
Salary: £38,000–£40,000 DOE
Employment: Permanent
Overview
A leading UK manufacturer is launching a new Engineering Apprenticeship Academy in Blackburn, expanding on the success of its existing centres in Suffolk and Rutland. To support this growth, they are seeking a dedicated Engineering Apprentice Trainer to deliver high-quality training, assess learners, and maintain programme compliance across Levels 2 & 3.
This is a chance to help shape a brand-new academy, influence future engineers, and join a supportive team of established trainers and assessors.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver Engineering knowledge, skills and behaviour training in line with apprenticeship standards (Levels 2 & 3).
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Develop structured lesson plans, schemes of work, and supporting materials.
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Mentor, coach and support apprentices to ensure strong engagement and progression.
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Create an inclusive environment supporting equality, diversity and learners with additional needs.
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Conduct initial assessments and recognise prior learning (RPL).
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Review and track apprentice progress with structured assessments and documented feedback.
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Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a safe learning environment.
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Support functional skills development where required.
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Contribute to internal quality auditing and uphold all company policies, including Health & Safety.
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Stay current with Ofsted and awarding-body updates; support external audits.
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Attend careers events, schools outreach (STEM), and CSR activities.
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Travel when required to Oakham, Beccles, and other UK sites.
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Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role.
Person Requirements
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Relevant Engineering qualification or willingness to gain Level 2/3 qualifications.
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Training or assessing experience is advantageous but not essential, full support is provided.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Confident managing deadlines and delivering structured learning outcomes.
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Enthusiastic about developing apprentices and being a positive role model.
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Good IT literacy.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
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Commitment to CPD (teaching/assessor quals, safeguarding, first aid, etc.)
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Must pass a DBS check and provide two professional references.
How to Apply, Through 5S Recruitment
All applications for this vacancy are being handled directly by 5S Recruitment Limited, the specialist engineering & manufacturing recruiter managing this appointment
