Automotive Learning Coach – Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship

About the role

The Automotive Learning Coach will guide and mentor apprentices across a range of heavy‑vehicle programmes, ensuring they stay engaged, progress on schedule, and achieve their apprenticeship outcomes. You will act as the primary point of contact for learners, employers, and internal curriculum teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 apprentices, conducting regular progress reviews and coaching sessions.
• Monitor development against apprenticeship standards and maintain accurate learner records.
• Collaborate with employer mentors and managers to drive apprentice progression.
• Identify and implement interventions for learners needing additional support.
• Prepare apprentices for gateway and End‑Point Assessments.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the learner journey.

Required profile

• Significant industry experience in HGV, heavy‑vehicle, commercial‑vehicle engineering, fleet maintenance, manufacturing, or trailer engineering.
• Previous experience in education, training, coaching, or apprenticeship delivery.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employers and learners.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Heavy vehicle maintenance
• Commercial vehicle engineering
• Fleet maintenance
• Trailer engineering

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £35,459 – £39,459 per year.
• £4,250+ annual car allowance.
• Starting annual leave of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Additional birthday day off and extra Christmas closure days.
• Flexible working arrangements and one paid volunteering day per year.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.