Heavy Vehicle Technical Trainer

If you’re passionate about the trade and want to share your knowledge while helping develop the next generation of technicians, we’d love to hear from you.

Why choose us?

• 33 days’ annual leave (which includes bank holidays)
• Salary is subject to qualifications, experience, and successful completion of KPIs but ranges from £35k – £40k
• Additional bonus and yearly salary review also subject to meeting targets
• Vocational CPD opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Generous discounts on new and used cars

Hours: Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm

About the role: As an Automotive Heavy Vehicle Technical Trainer, you will be responsible for training apprentices or commercial delegates to the highest standards at the training centre as they work towards industry accredited qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in heavy vehicle maintenance and be able to demonstrate knowledge regarding the latest technology, including electrical diagnosis. Previous training experience is preferred, but not required, as all training will be given to the right candidate. All applicants must hold and have proof of a recognised qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 or equivalent and be occupationally competent, which is to be demonstrated at interview.

Day-to-day duties:

• Carrying out training and education in a safe manner, subject to health and safety, COSHH and other mandatory regulations
• Always using appropriate training and education methods
• Preparing and using training aids wherever appropriate
• Assisting the Team Leader and Automotive Training Manager in maintaining discipline and ensuring all trainees comply with company policy
• Mapping progress, underpinning knowledge and completing awarding body documentation
• Assessing trainees’ knowledge skills and behaviours according to standards set by awarding bodies and the Sector Skills Council, while they stay in line with the EIF as laid out by OFSTED
• Assisting the Team Leader and Curriculum Manager to further develop training and assessment processes and resources
• Ensuring that all trainees receive training using current methods and keep up to date with technological developments and vocational CPD
• Providing welfare support and guidance to apprentices and employers

Essential skills:

• You must hold an industry-recognised qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 or equivalent
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent
• A proven track record with electrical diagnosis and ability to use modern automotive technology
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Hold full UK driving licence for subject specialism

Desirable skills:

• Teaching qualification (training and qualification will be offered if not)
• Recent English and Maths experience (training and qualification will be offered if not)
• Experience of working with apprentices or young people
• Assessing or TAQA qualification
• First aid

Employment is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.