Technical Trainer
Location: Daventry
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Hours: Full Time (Monday to Friday)
Our Client
Our Client specializes in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programs within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales, and apprentice training.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Trainer to join the Delivery team for Ford of Britain and Ireland, working out of the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry.
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Employee Benefits Package (including High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme)
The Role
The purpose of the role is to deliver training to Ford dealer delegates, covering electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems across all levels of Technician at Qualified, Senior, and Master curriculums, including delivery of Electric Vehicle Qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver a blend of attended and virtual classroom technical training covering workshop automotive diagnostic repair procedures to a wide range of technicians and technical delegates.
* Stay updated with the latest vehicle technologies to support the training and development of the delegates.
* Ensure a supportive learning environment by encouraging questions, knowledge sharing, and utilizing a variety of hands-on and instructor-based training methods.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with the delegates and dealer networks.
* Actively promote the technical training programs to ensure ongoing business and delegate placements.
* Build a good working relationship with the customer, identifying and communicating any growth opportunities to the Training Manager.
* Maintain the suitability and cleanliness of the training and workshop environment.
* Support in the development of manufacturer’s trainer guides and training brochures.
* Monitor and ensure progression of your own Continual Professional Development.
* Contribute to the internal quality assurance of the technical training program.
Skills/Experience:
* Proficiency in Written English: Strong proficiency in written English and grammar.
* Qualifications: Suitable academic/industry qualifications pertaining to the role described, including high voltage, would be an advantage.
* Service Technician Experience: Experience in a Service Technician environment with detailed knowledge of vehicle systems.
* Deadline-Oriented: Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn new vehicle technologies and subsystems, including diagnostics.
* IT Literate: IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software.
* Training Delivery Experience: Experience in the delivery of technical training material to workshop technicians.
* Competence Assessment: Ability to assess the competence of workshop technicians in performing low-level technical tasks.
* Driving Licence: Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites.
We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all apprentices and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and will be required to provide proof of the right to work in the UK.
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