At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automotive technical training across the UK, enhancing skills and best practices.
- Company: Fast-growing automotive business with a commitment to innovation and customer care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, extensive training, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a rapidly expanding company with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of automotive training while working from home and on the go.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive training and a strong technical background as a vehicle technician.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 52000 £ per year.
Our client, one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive businesses, is looking for a Technical Training Manager. Reporting to the Head of Retail Training and Apprenticeships, as the Technical Training Manager you will be in charge of all automotive technical training across the UK. This will be a mix of in-house training as well as external training providers, creating new ways of working to ensure best practice is always followed.
To be applicable for the Technical Training Manager position, you must have experience working within the Automotive industry and have a strong background in training/development. This role is 80% from home and 20% working across the UK delivering training.
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Pay / salary: Basic: £45,000 - £52,000 + £10,000 OTE
Shift and schedule: 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Bonus scheme up to £20,000
- Company Car (or car allowance)
- Extensive ongoing training programme
- Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
- Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
- Life Insurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, company events
Technical Training Manager Responsibilities:
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve the technical training curriculum (MOT, EV/High-Voltage, diagnostics, service & repair, new model launches, etc.) aligned to retail operating model
- Work in partnership with Retail Operations to identify technical skill gaps and priority interventions
- Develop train-the-trainer capability to build confidence and consistency in delivery
- Manage the relationship with Delphi Academy and any third-party technical training providers
- Measure and report on technical training impact (e.g., reduction in come-backs, improved MOT pass rates, faster diagnostic times)
- Oversee train-the-trainer programmes so Regional Training Partners can deliver in-centre technical training confidently (e.g., Quality Checks)
To be a Technical Training Manager you will need:
- Strong technical background as a vehicle technician/mechanic with proven diagnostic and repair experience
- Proven experience in designing, delivering, and managing technical training programmes in an automotive or engineering environment
- Experience with EV/high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Demonstrable success in improving workshop KPIs (e.g., first-time fix, productivity, quality metrics) through training interventions
- Solid understanding of health & safety requirements in technical/workshop environments
- Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting
- Excellent communicator who can engage technical and non-technical audiences
- Have a passion for the Automotive industry
- Valid UK driving licence
Our client: They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, known for their strong national presence, modern service centres, and commitment to customer care. They aim to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years. They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing, and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology, and centre development.
Octane Recruitment: If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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