Salary up to £36,000 dependent on experience
ROLE PURPOSE
The Technical Trainer – Agriculture & Turf, is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the delivery and assessment of training to groups of commercial delegates as well as learners enrolled in the John Deere Apprenticeship Program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver and manage all components of delegate progress – marking work, providing feedback, identifying and reporting concerns to your line manager (the Centre Manager) and working with your wider team to ensure that all support requirements for delegates are met.
Arrange and conduct skills assessments, update training courses and maintain records for all delegates.
Maintenance and development of training aids, workshop facilities and resources
Promote efficient use of resources with particular emphasis on reducing the detrimental effects of such resource use on the environment
Promote a safe working environment in accordance with current legislation
Ensure all documentation is completed fully, following all guidelines in accordance with company policy
Contribute to process of continual improvement
Participate fully in the quality assurance activities of the approved centre, including internal and external quality assurance/audits
Actively promote Equality and Diversity in accordance with the policy to ensure compliance and that no individual is discriminated against
Actively support company policy and best practice in security, with particular emphasis on protection of customer sensitive information (GDPR legislation)
Keep up to date with technical and academic knowledge
Report any driving endorsements or points added to your driving licence
Maintain personal CPD by attending/completing all training as required
Maintain personal CPD logs and upload as prescribed
Be committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of all delegates and staff
Candidates should have:
A sound technical background in agricultural and/or turf products and systems such as engines, electronics and hydraulics together with a qualification in engineering,
preferably to a degree standard
Knowledge of the learning and development process, including areas such as instructional and presentational skills, needs assessment, adult learning theory and
curriculum development.
Previous experience in developing and delivering training
1-3 years of field experience with regular customer contact and broad product knowledge
Knowledge of the dealer/distribution network. Experience of working with dealers would be an advantage
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 The Successful candidate will:
Have a good command of written and spoken English
Have a good work ethic
Have the ability to manage time and resources to achieve business goals
Be confident, competent and self-motivated.
Be able to deliver sustainable results
Essential qualifications
Appropriate occupational qualification and level of occupational competence
Full Driving License holder Desirable qualifications
Teaching qualification (PTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or NVQ equivalent)
A-units or equivalent
Relevant Health & Safety Qualification
First Aid at Work Qualification
Safeguarding course
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds