Automotive Technical Trainer

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

Calex works closely with Volkswagen Group UK to design and deliver outstanding learning experiences for technicians across Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and TPS. Based at the National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes – the UK’s largest automotive training facility – you’ll play a key role in developing the skills of more than 26,000 learners across the retailer network.

This is your chance to step into a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes careers, raises standards, and influences the future of the automotive industry.

As a Technical Trainer, you’ll deliver engaging, high-quality training that equips technicians with the skills and confidence to work on the latest Volkswagen Group technology. You will:

• Deliver a blend of hands-on workshop training, classroom sessions, virtual classrooms, and live broadcasts.
• Develop and update learning content, including new-model launch training.
• Attend brand and factory events, including product launches and factory accreditation programmes.
• Inspire technicians of all experience levels to be the best in the industry.

This role suits both experienced trainers and technicians ready to take the step into training. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds Levels 1–3, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Have strong technical knowledge – especially in vehicle electrics and diagnostics.
• Are passionate about automotive technology and want to share that passion with others.
• Enjoy helping people grow and build their confidence.
• Are engaging, adaptable, and comfortable communicating with groups.
• Can manage your own time and work proactively.
• Want to keep developing your own skills and career.
• Can commute to Milton Keynes daily.

We are looking for an individual who aligns with our company core values:

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Whether you’re already a trainer or an experienced technician looking for a new challenge and are passionate about automotive technology, love helping people grow, and want a career with variety, purpose, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits: £40,942 – £47,802 per annum including car allowance + £10,000 personal development investment. 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work: Volkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes. Training may also take place at Calex offices, additional VWG facilities, retailers, and international venues, including Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

The NLC is a modern training facility with an onsite restaurant serving a choice of three different hot meals each day, it also benefits from an onsite parking, deli bar and Starbucks café.

Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK. Visa Sponsorship: Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.