Technical Trainer- Electrical in Ballymena

Wright Bus are looking for a Technical Trainer- Electrical who will be responsible for the planning, promotion and delivery of technical training activities in line with business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each operator is trained and assessed against each of the core skills pertinent to their job role, through the delivery of initial and regular core skills training.
• Ensure all employees are trained against all necessary operations as dictated by the work package.
• Ensure all new and existing employees are clocked to training where applicable and the process of on the job training is followed.
• Review workmanship defect information daily and identify training needs, and proactive solutions to aid in the reduction of defects.
• Revisit operators periodically to validate demonstration of skills, increased skill level or acquirement of additional skills.
• Identify any deficiencies in existing non safety critical WMPs and report/log with the Production Engineering Department.
• Work in partnership with departmental Managers/Directors to assist with organising and/or delivering legislative training, sourcing and costing courses.
• Provide technical knowledge for the team and mentor them on best practice.
• Log training records and ensure that all training is captured accurately and effectively.
• Record training activities if required on a Skills Matrices.
• Audit existing operators ensuring that their training is compliant with current operations.
• Monitor the progression of apprentices and ensure they are following the planned progression route on the shopfloor, as defined by the apprentice training provider.
• Undertake instructor training as required and provide legislative/tool training at Induction stages, and when required.
• Liaise closely with management to highlight areas for improvement to ensure operators have every opportunity to build a high-class quality product in the appropriate time.
• Undertake the necessary safeguarding training and checks in relation to the Company’s safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults policy.

The Requirements:

• Qualified in electrical/electronic at level 3 or above.
• Installation experience of vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience of wiring harness manufacture and modification.
• Capable of reading wiring diagrams.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience within a similar role in an engineering/manufacturing environment or a minimum of 4 years recent experience in demonstrating operations to others.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of safe working and standard work procedures.
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of Quality systems.
• Able to demonstrate continuous improvement processes and cost control.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good organisational ability.
• Decisive, self-starter who can influence and motivate others.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Can cope well under pressure.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proven ability to be flexible, working overtime, and changing shift patterns as required.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamneys.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development

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