Nuclear Trainer & Skills Coach
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 2 July 2026
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Oxford - Full-Time Permanent
£38,000-£42,000
We're looking for an experienced hands-on engineer or technician who's ready to step away from shift work or site-based maintenance and move into a training and development role.
This is a chance to take real-world engineering experience and use it to develop the next generation of engineers working across nuclear, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The focus is on building competence, confidence, and capability through coaching, mentoring, and practical skills delivery.
This role will suit someone who has spent a number of years working in a high-hazard, high-standard engineering environment and is now looking to pass that experience on in a structured training setting.
What you'll be doing
You'll deliver and support Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering apprentices across:
Electrical principles and maintenance
Mechanical systems and fault finding
Safe systems of work in high-risk environments
Practical, workshop-based skills development Coach and develop apprentices in the workplace
Support apprentices through their full programme
Break down complex engineering knowledge into practical learning
Help learners build confidence, competence, and professional behaviours Assess competence and track progress
Monitor apprentice development against apprenticeship standards
Carry out regular progress reviews with learners and employers
Support preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA) Maintain safety and compliance
Ensure all training activity meets strict health, safety, and quality standards
Promote safe working practices at all times What you'll need (essential)
Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)
Strong hands-on background in industry
Experience working in a structured, safety-critical or regulated environment
Natural ability to coach, mentor or support others (formal or informal experience is fine
Willingness to work towards:
Assessor qualification (A1 / CAVA or equivalent)
Teaching qualification (if not already held) Desirable experience
Background in nuclear, defence, power generation or heavy industry
Experience supporting or training apprentices or junior engineers
Good understanding of health & safety and RAMS
Exposure to quality assurance or internal auditing
Teaching or training qualifications (e.g. PTLLS / Level 3 Education & Training)
Higher-level engineering qualification (Level 4+) What tends to make someone successful here
The people who do well in this role usually:
Have solid "been there and done it" engineering experience
Can explain technical problems in a simple, practical way
Naturally support and develop others on the job
Have a strong understanding of safety and standards
Are looking for a long-term move into training and development Why move into this role
This is an opportunity to:
Step away from shift patterns or hands-on site work
Stay connected to real engineering without being on the tools
Shape and develop the next generation of engineers
Build a long-term career in technical training and skills development
Work in a structured, professional learning environment
Vetting & safeguarding
Learner safety and wellbeing are central to this role. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to standard safer recruitment checks, including employment and reference history, identity and right to work verification, qualification checks, and an enhanced DBS check (including children's barred list where applicable).
The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding and Prevent training and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant learning environment
Oxford - Full-Time Permanent
£38,000-£42,000
We're looking for an experienced hands-on engineer or technician who's ready to step away from shift work or site-based maintenance and move into a training and development role.
This is a chance to take real-world engineering experience and use it to develop the next generation of engineers working across nuclear, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The focus is on building competence, confidence, and capability through coaching, mentoring, and practical skills delivery.
This role will suit someone who has spent a number of years working in a high-hazard, high-standard engineering environment and is now looking to pass that experience on in a structured training setting.
What you'll be doing
You'll deliver and support Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering apprentices across:
Electrical principles and maintenance
Mechanical systems and fault finding
Safe systems of work in high-risk environments
Practical, workshop-based skills development Coach and develop apprentices in the workplace
Support apprentices through their full programme
Break down complex engineering knowledge into practical learning
Help learners build confidence, competence, and professional behaviours Assess competence and track progress
Monitor apprentice development against apprenticeship standards
Carry out regular progress reviews with learners and employers
Support preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA) Maintain safety and compliance
Ensure all training activity meets strict health, safety, and quality standards
Promote safe working practices at all times What you'll need (essential)
Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)
Strong hands-on background in industry
Experience working in a structured, safety-critical or regulated environment
Natural ability to coach, mentor or support others (formal or informal experience is fine
Willingness to work towards:
Assessor qualification (A1 / CAVA or equivalent)
Teaching qualification (if not already held) Desirable experience
Background in nuclear, defence, power generation or heavy industry
Experience supporting or training apprentices or junior engineers
Good understanding of health & safety and RAMS
Exposure to quality assurance or internal auditing
Teaching or training qualifications (e.g. PTLLS / Level 3 Education & Training)
Higher-level engineering qualification (Level 4+) What tends to make someone successful here
The people who do well in this role usually:
Have solid "been there and done it" engineering experience
Can explain technical problems in a simple, practical way
Naturally support and develop others on the job
Have a strong understanding of safety and standards
Are looking for a long-term move into training and development Why move into this role
This is an opportunity to:
Step away from shift patterns or hands-on site work
Stay connected to real engineering without being on the tools
Shape and develop the next generation of engineers
Build a long-term career in technical training and skills development
Work in a structured, professional learning environment
Vetting & safeguarding
Learner safety and wellbeing are central to this role. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to standard safer recruitment checks, including employment and reference history, identity and right to work verification, qualification checks, and an enhanced DBS check (including children's barred list where applicable).
The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding and Prevent training and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant learning environment