Automotive Learning Coach

Job Title: Automotive Learning Coach
Location: Winsford, UK (On-site with hybrid working)
Salary: £35,459 – £39,459 + £3,000+ car allowance

Overview

Our client is looking for an Automotive Learning Coach with strong engineering understanding of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and trailers to support a cohort of approximately 40 apprentices. The role is based primarily on-site in Winsford, with elements of hybrid working.

The successful Automotive Learning Coach will deliver high-quality learning, coaching, and development support to apprentices undertaking heavy vehicle manufacturing, maintenance, and broader engineering competencies, including trailer systems.

Prior experience in education / teaching is required – assessor and teaching qual ideal but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and on-site support to apprentices in heavy vehicle and trailer engineering
• Support learners working towards qualifications aligned to Bus and Coach EngineeringTechnician and Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standards (Skills England)
• Provide structured learning guidance in both practical workshop and theoretical environments
• Monitor learner progress, set development plans, and support achievement of apprenticeship milestones
• Work closely with employers, assessors, and internal teams to ensure training quality and compliance
• Maintain accurate learner records, tracking progress and performance
• Support learners with technical understanding of vehicle systems, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance
• Promote safe working practices and industry compliance standards

Candidate Requirements

• Strong technical background in heavy vehicle (HGV) and/or trailer engineering
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing, servicing, and maintenance principles
• Experience working with apprentices or learners in a training, coaching, or mentoring capacity
• Teaching or education experience required (assessor and teaching qualifications desirable but not essential)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to learners at different stages
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Desirable Qualifications

• Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)
• Industry-recognised automotive/heavy vehicle qualifications

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading training provider and support the next generation of HGV engineers
• Hybrid working arrangement with a strong on-site delivery focus
• Professional development and progression opportunities

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