Lead Technical Trainer | Mazda Apprenticeships in Houghton Conquest

About Us

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 is pleased to announce a new Lead Technical Trainer vacancy based at the Mazda Academy in Bedfordshire delivering training for the Mazda Apprenticeship Programme. Based at a state of the art training facility, the successful candidates will work with the programme manager and team to coordinate and deliver Light Vehicle Level 2 and 3 Service Maintenance Technician apprenticeship programmes linked to the manufacturer’s technician accreditation pathways and High Voltage/ Hydrogen journey. The successful candidate will be required to deliver a curriculum of training, assist with course design and development and also monitor apprentice progression and provide reports to sponsoring employers. We are able to offer a very comprehensive training programme to take candidates through teacher training, assessment and also the manufacturer technician accreditation programmes to ensure that they are well skilled in training delivery by the end of probation.

Working with the Mazda training team, and Calex quality department and reporting into the Programme Manager, the Lead Technical Trainer will be responsible for the delivery and development of high-quality learning programmes, ensuring that learners remain on track to achieve their respective qualifications and EPA and technician accreditation along with maintaining a safe healthy and conducive to learning environment.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

The Mazda Apprenticeship Programme is delivered from the state-of-the-art manufacturer supported Academy in Bedfordshire on behalf of the Mazda UK network of Retailers. The training facility is equipped with all the latest equipment and manufacturer vehicles to provide a real world environment for apprenticeship training development. The programme delivers not only the core curriculum of the apprenticeship standards but also the technician accreditation pathway and high voltage vehicle journey so that all apprentices are equipped to work on the whole range of vehicles safely and competently. The core responsibility of the programme is to deliver high quality training to enable Apprentices to achieve their career aspirations and appropriate brand accreditation and professional skills, behaviours, and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, engaging and effective Apprentice learning to the very highest standards within the manufacturer and apprenticeship standards.
• Monitor and manage progression towards End Point Assessment and ensure apprentices are well prepared.
• Work alongside other trainers and key team members to deliver curriculum courses and other manufacturer specific modules through face to face and virtual environments.
• Deploy and facilitate engaging training in-line with Trainer Accreditation methodology and latest technology.
• Maintain quality, standardisation and application of training delivery to ensure that it meets the needs of the Apprentice Programme objectives.
• Promote a positive culture and promote the brand in everything that you do.
• Ensure all of the training adheres to Health and Safety standards, Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Act as an ambassador for the Mazda Apprenticeship Programme, proactively demonstrating good practice and the brand values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable).
• Teaching qualification/experience (PTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, TAP, Cert Ed or NVQ equivalent qualification desirable).
• Full Driving License.
• Relevant Health & Safety Qualification (desirable).
• Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable).
• Strong awareness of new technical innovation.
• Be competent in using MS software packages.
• Strong ‘Customer First’ ethic.
• Passion for training and development of others.
• Excellent team player.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £40,000 dependent on experience, plus option for a vehicle through the Mazda Scheme. 25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays. 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: Mazda Academy – Stewartby, Bedfordshire.

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 (www.calexuk.com).

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.