Academy Trainer and Team Lead - Apprenticeship Programme

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH; Little Saxham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery company is seeking an Academy Trainer and Team Lead for their Apprenticeship Programme in Little Saxham. The successful candidate will manage technical instructors, coordinate training schedules, and ensure compliance with policies. You should have experience in delivering training, hold recognized qualifications, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers various employee benefits including an annual leave scheme, pension contributions, and a state-of-the-art office environment.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme

On site subsidised employee restaurant

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on EE and Microsoft products

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering high-quality training and assessing learning progress.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
• Current full driving licence and the ability to travel in UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Line manage technical instructors, providing clear objectives and performance reviews.
• Co-ordinate training schedules and resources for a high-quality learner experience.
• Monitor learning progress and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Delivering high-quality training

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Ability to work flexibly

Education

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

Job description

Academy Trainer and Team Lead - Apprenticeship Programme

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)
• 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.

• 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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