Early Careers Coach (Caulking)

Job Title: Early Careers and Skills Development Coach (Caulking)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (On-site)

Grade: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only.

While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

Join our Early Careers Team and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled Caulkers. Reporting to the Development Lead, you will deliver high-quality caulking training, coaching and learner support, helping apprentices and other learners develop the technical skills, safety awareness and professional standards required for success. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of the caulking curriculum, support continuous improvement initiatives and create a positive learning environment that enables learners to achieve their full potential while preparing them for a successful career within the business.

Core duties

• Promote a culture of excellence and high performance, acting as a role model for learners and future professionals
• Deliver engaging and effective caulking training in a safe environment, ensuring positive learning outcomes
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of workshop training across all aspects of the caulking trade
• Support the development of the caulking curriculum and training materials in line with business requirements
• Provide safeguarding, welfare and learner support for apprentices and other learners
• Maintain Academy 5S standards across all training activities
• Deliver business training courses, including Abrasive Wheels and Headtop Training, as required

Essential Skills

Time-served Caulker/Fabricator

Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting apprentices

Leadership capability with the ability to lead by example in a training workshop environment

Level 3 Training & Development qualification (or above), or willingness to work towards achieving one

The Early Careers Team

As part of our Early Careers Team, you will join a dedicated group of professionals committed to developing the next generation of skilled Caulkers. Working closely with the Development Lead and fellow team members, you will play an important role in supporting apprentices and learners throughout their development. This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth, including the chance to gain a Level 3 Training & Development qualification where not already held, and to progress your career within learning, development and skills training.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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 applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust 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: 20th November 2026

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