Learning & Development Specialist - Advanced Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing (Learning and Development)

Denham, Uxbridge | Manufacturing | Permanent

Are you a trainer who is passionate about developing technical talent and shaping the next generation of aerospace engineers?

Join a leading UK engineering organisation working at the forefront of aerospace, aviation and defence technology, where your work directly contributes to safety, performance and world-class manufacturing capability.

We're looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful training programmes across a range of advanced manufacturing teams — from precision engineering and assembly to inspection and testing.

If you thrive in a hands-on technical environment and love helping people grow, this is the ideal opportunity.

Key responsibilities - Learning & Development Specialist

* Designing and delivering technical training to teams across manufacturing.

* Creating development pathways and supporting individual progression.

* Building training materials, exercises and assessments tailored to engineering skills.

* Evaluating competence and supporting certification of skills across multiple disciplines.

* Ensuring accurate, up-to-date training records in internal systems and LMS platforms.

* Working closely with leaders to identify critical training needs.

* Maintaining quality, KPIs and continuous improvement across all training programmes.

Skills & Experience - Learning & Development Specialist

* Experience training, coaching or developing people in an engineering environment.

* Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

* Understanding of manufacturing processes (aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar).

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

* Proficient with MS Office and SharePoint.

Bonus Points For:

* Experience with LMS systems or digital training content.

* Background in aerospace, aircraft systems, defence, MRO, or precision engineering.

* Quality/inspection knowledge.

Qualifications

* Level 4 (HNC) or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

* Train-the-Trainer qualifications are a plus.

* BPSS clearance eligibility required.

Why Apply?

As a Training Partner, you'll play a central role in developing capability within a high-performance engineering organisation operating at the leading edge of aerospace safety and defence innovation. The role provides exposure across a variety of all manufacturing areas: CNC machines / Assembly / Machine Shops / Welding / Sheet Metal / Sewing.

Expect deep technical exposure, meaningful work and the chance to influence how skills and training evolve across a world-class manufacturing environment.

Ready to take your aerospace training career to the next level?

Apply now with your CV details for immediate review