Early Careers & Skills Development Coach (Fabricator)

Job Title: Early Careers & Skills Development Coach (Fabricator)

Location: Govan/Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £43,509+ dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will play a key role in the continued development and improvement of the new Engineering Diploma programme, helping to shape the future of technical education within BAE Systems. The role also supports the delivery of the Hybrid Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) model. This provides a unique opportunity to influence modern apprenticeship development, enhance learning outcomes and contribute to innovative training solutions that directly support the future needs of the business.

This role gives you the opportunity to directly influence the future of shipbuilding and engineering excellence. You will be responsible for supporting the development of not only technical competence but also the professional skills, behaviours and mindset required for success within BAE Systems. With significant autonomy, the ability to shape programme delivery and the chance to work within industry-leading training facilities, you’ll have a lasting impact on the next generation of engineering talent while supporting one of the UK’s most important and innovative manufacturing sectors.

Core duties:

• Deliver outstanding coaching, learning and assessment practices that engage and inspire learners to fulfil their individual potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully progress within the business

• Take professional pride in their role and embrace continuous professional development opportunities in support of delivering innovative and impactful coaching, learning and assessment

• Assess and monitor learner progress & performance in line with frameworks and legislative requirements to ensure occupational competence

• Coach apprentices to reach their full potential by providing key support, mentoring, challenge and motivation throughout all aspects of their learning journey

• The coaching and development of apprentices through off-the job training courses, welfare support and careers guidance to aid their progression, attainment and transition into the business

• Ensure a Safety First culture is embedded in all activities or courses delivered to apprentices

• Support modern learning practice such as skills competitions and problem based learning as an integral part of the learning and assessment programme

Essential Skills:

• Modern apprenticeship in fabrication discipline equivalent to Level 3 SCQF 6, completing PEO SVQ2, National Certificate Fab/Weld and SVQ3 Fabrication

• Strong fabrication and welding knowledge covering all key elements and fundamentals including thermal cutting, welding, marking out, and steelwork fabrication

• Understanding on apprenticeship frameworks, awarding body, and compliance networks, EAL, SDS, & Enginuity

The Early Career Steelwork Team:

Join a highly collaborative and supportive team where innovation, continuous improvement and learner success are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers a unique balance of autonomy and teamwork, providing the successful candidate with full ownership of programme structure and delivery methods to ensure qualification requirements are achieved. Working closely with subject matter experts, operational teams and development coaches from a wide range of disciplines, you will have the freedom to shape learning experiences while contributing to a culture that encourages new ideas, professional development and operational excellence.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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