Academy Trainer and Team Lead - Apprenticeship Programme

CLAAS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery company in the UK is seeking a Training Manager to oversee and develop high-quality training programs for technical instructors. This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills alongside an industry-recognized qualification. The position offers various benefits, including an annual incentive scheme and a defined contribution pension scheme. Ideal candidates will also be willing to take on further qualifications within three years.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary

On site subsidised employee restaurant

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life assurance – 4 x annual salary

Free eye test and money towards glasses

Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support

Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days

Industry leading sickness pay

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake a Level 4 teaching qualification within 3 years.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the technical instructors and support their development.
• Co-ordinate training schedules and resources for high-quality learner experience.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety policies.

Skills

Experience of delivering high-quality training

Excellent attention to detail

Strong IT skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of safeguarding in training environment

Current full driving licence

Education

Industry recognised technical qualification at Level 3 or above

GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Level 2 or above

Job description

Company: CLAAS U.K. Ltd.
Location: Saxham
Start Date: 12/11/2025
Professional Level: Professionals
Key Area: Sales

At CLAAS UK at Saxham we provide Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts support for our dealer network across the UK and Ireland. CLAAS UK is also the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the UK and Ireland. Officially opened in 2020 our new state of the art headquarters provides a healthy, thriving environment for our employees and being a family run business, the well being of our staff is paramount to our success.
With a deep rooted passion for our industry and its people our work ethos is based on trust and mutual respect.

Your role in our team:

• You will line manage the technical instructors, providing clear objectives, regular performance review and support for professional development.
• Co-ordinate training schedules, resources and staff deployment to ensure efficiency and high-quality learner experience.
• Monitor learning progress, outcomes and satisfaction, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding; health and safety; equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Work with the team to design and update Apprenticeship training.
• Keep up to date with industry and technical developments.

Your profile:

• Experience of delivering high-quality training and assessing learning progress.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Industry recognised technical qualification at Level 3 or above
• GCSE(or equivalent) English and Maths at Level 2 or above
• Willingness to undertake a Level 4 teaching qualification within 3 years (If not already held)
• Strong IT skills (MS excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Undertanding of safeguarding and its application in training environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
• Current full driving licence and the ability to travel in UK and Europe.

For further information please contact Joe Bonito, Head of Academy and Apprenticeship Programme on 07788 314227.

Your benefits:

• Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary.
• Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
• Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• On site subsidised employee restaurant.
• 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
• Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Free eye test and money towards glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
• Christmas close down period.
• Industry leading sickness pay.
• Discounts on EE and Microsoft products.
• The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.

We look forward to your application.

Your contact from our CLAAS Recruiting Team

Julie Christine White

CLAAS U.K. Ltd.

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