Automotive Development Coach

Automotive Development Coach – £27,000 – £29,000 per annum

We are Mantra Learning, one of the UK’s leading logistics learning and development organisations. We are an Ofsted grade 2 independent training provider who have specialised in providing training within the sector for over 58 years. The Manchester site is well established as one of the largest specialist logistics training facilities in the UK. Through our two key brands, The Job Gym and The National Logistics Academy we help thousands of individuals each year to gain new skills. This enables our learners to obtain employment within the logistics sector and drives the long-term growth of the industry We work with some of the biggest brands in the country, including ALDI, GXO and Travis Perkins, delivering approximately 400 Apprenticeships and over 1000 HGV licences each year. The organisation is dedicated to deliver programmes that develop the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to enable learners to thrive in life and work’.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to join our friendly team. The position is full-time, working 37.5 hours a week based in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Role Overview

An Automotive Development Coach is responsible for building strong relationships with both learners and employer partners to ensure learners make consistent progress and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will also generate new business from clients within your caseload of employers.

Duties include but will not be limited to:

• Ensure all training elements are completed in accordance with the End Point Assessment and Awarding Organisations’ requirements.  
• To deliver quality and support that inspires apprentices and other learners to change behaviours and make positive impacts
• Maintain centre records / systems so learner progress and accurately documented.  
• Support learners through pathway, completing sign up paperwork then completing week 1 and 3 reviews with garage contact and learner
• You will secure opportunities within the garages you currently attend, exploring pathway placements, pathway conversions, direct apprenticeship opportunities, other funded programmes and commercial business.
• Support Automotive Manager to prevent early leavers and highlight potential issues 
• Achieve key performance targets.  
• You will support with learner and employer enrolment ensuring all sign-up documentation is completed.
• Drive excellence in learner development by conducting timely reviews with mentors and learners, proactively addressing any employer or learner concerns through effective communication and collaboration, ensuring learners make timely progress on programme.
• Ensure learners are completing journals timely
• Ensuring Additional Learning Support (ALS) needs are accurately identified, reported and so all learners are fully supported.

Education and Knowledge

• Math and English level 2 or equivalent 
• Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent (Desirable)  
• Assessor/ teaching award (Desirable)  

Experience

• Experience in transport and logistics industry – warehouse, traffic office or as a driver  
• Administration experience  

Company Benefits

🌴 Generous time off – 31 days’ holiday including bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to recharge

👓 Free eye care vouchers – because your health matters

🎉 Great social scene – enjoy subsidised team events, from summer celebrations to festive Christmas parties

🎓 Grow your career – access to a structured training package, including support for teaching qualifications

🚗 Hassle-free travel – free on-site parking available

🔧 Employee Car Repair Scheme – access reduced-cost car maintenance to keep you moving

💰 Pension scheme – helping you plan for your future

💸 Rewarding your success – discretionary profit-related bonus scheme

💙 Wellbeing first – ongoing health & wellbeing initiatives to support you inside and outside of work

🌱 Making a difference – be part of our commitment to net zero and sustainability

🏥 Affordable healthcare – access to a cost-effective health plan

🤝 Support when you need it – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and guidance

Mantra Learning Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex and sexual orientation.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We also prioritise the safeguarding and welfare of all staff.

The successful applicant will be required to agree to all necessary checks such as providing sufficient employment references and providing proof of the right to work in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for all successful applicants.

If this is the role you’re looking for please apply today!