Mechanical Engineering Development Coach
• 💰Salary: £39,041 Actual
• 🕒Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
• 🕒 Working pattern: Monday – Friday / 9:00 – 17:00
• 📍Location: Hybrid
• 📅 Closing date: 29th March 2026
Are you passionate about supporting and guiding Mechanical Engineering apprentices to achieve their full potential and succeed in their learning journey?
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a supportive, knowledgeable, and apprentice focused Mechanical Engineering Development Coach to join our team.
As a Mechanical Engineering Development Coach, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of engineering talent across West Berkshire. Working directly with apprentices who are already employed in mechanical engineering roles, you will guide, support and challenge them as they work towards their Apprenticeship Standard. This is a highly rewarding position where you will help learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in an industry that is driving innovation, solving real world problems, and shaping the future of engineering.
You will work closely with employers, industry specialists and internal teams to deliver high quality training, assessment and apprenticeship guidance. Blending structured teaching, skills coaching and workplace visits, you will ensure that each apprentice receives a tailored learning journey that meets both industry expectations and their employer’s needs. Drawing upon current engineering practices, you will help apprentices link theory to hands on application, supporting them to grow in confidence and capability as they work towards completing their End Point Assessment. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about engineering, committed to learner success, and excited to make a direct impact on the development of the future workforce.
We are looking for someone who is:
• ⚙️ Experienced in mechanical engineering and able to translate real world practice into effective learning.
• 🗣️ A confident communicator who can build strong relationships with apprentices and employers.
• 🗂️ Organised and reliable, able to manage a caseload, plan visits, and maintain accurate records.
• 🤝 Supportive and learner focused, committed to helping apprentices progress and achieve.
• 📋 Detail driven and compliant, ensuring training plans and assessments meet apprenticeship standards.
• 📚 Committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry expectations.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 25 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event
Criteria:
Essential criteria:
• Strong mechanical engineering experience (minimum two years)
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring others
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable criteria:
• Teaching, assessing, or IQA qualification
• Higher‑level or industry‑specific engineering qualification
• Understanding of apprenticeships, safeguarding, and Prevent
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Mechanical Engineering Development Coach, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Statement
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.