Apprentice Accademy Trainer; Engineering

Job Description

APPRENTICE ACADEMY TRAINER (ENGINEERING)

Location:

Blackburn (with occasional travel to other UK sites)

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date:

February 2026

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Engineering Trainer to support the development of the next generation of engineering and process technicians. This role will be based at a newly established training academy in Blackburn, created to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training programmes at Levels 2 and 3.

You will play a key role in delivering technical knowledge, supporting learner progression, and ensuring a positive, inclusive, and engaging training environment. Working alongside a supportive team of trainers and assessors, you will help shape future talent by mentoring apprentices and ensuring training meets national standards and quality requirements.

• Deliver engineering training aligned to Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship standards.
• Design and develop lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
• Coach and mentor apprentices to support engagement, motivation and successful completion.
• Carry out initial assessments, including recognition of prior learning.
• Monitor learner progress through reviews, assessments and feedback.
• Support functional skills development where required.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports equality, diversity and individual needs.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning culture.
• Maintain safe working practices in line with Health & Safety legislation.
• Participate in internal quality assurance and compliance processes.
• Engage in continuous professional development and keep training knowledge up to date.
• Represent the academy at events such as school engagement activities, careers fairs and STEM initiatives.
• Travel occasionally to support delivery at other academy locations.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

• Relevant engineering qualification (or willingness to work towards Level 2 and
  3).
• Training, teaching or coaching experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about developing apprentices and acting as a positive role model.
• Good IT skills.
• Flexible approach to work, with willingness to travel and a full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to CPD, including teaching/assessor qualifications, safeguarding and first aid.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check and provide two work‑related references.

• A supportive and collaborative training environment.
• Funded qualifications and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape future engineering talent.
• A varied role combining teaching, mentoring and programme development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with engineering experience who is passionate about developing others and contributing to a growing apprenticeship academy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

APPRENTICE ACADEMY TRAINER (ENGINEERING): 2 years (required)

training or coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:

In person