Automation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Defence company is seeking an Apprenticeship Coach to deliver training to military students in Tidworth. The role involves preparing training material and assessing trainees in various vehicle technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong vehicle technician background and relevant qualifications. The starting salary is £37,310.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an appropriate industry environment.
• Previous experience in an Army/Defence environment is desirable.
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or Education & Training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant training material and collaborate with the Media and Graphics Department.
• Maintain a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio.
• Review course material and content to support technology advances.
• Create and assess written examinations and practical assessments.
• Monitor trainee development through feedback and training interventions.

Skills

Vehicle Technician background

Knowledge of vehicle inspection processes

Education

City & Guilds Part 3/NVQ L3 or Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Apprenticeship Coach – £37,310 starting salary, permanent position. Field base. Locations, may include, but are not limited to: Tidworth, Lyneham, Warminster, Colerne, Larkhill and Bulford.

The role

As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing relevant training material, where necessary collaborating with the Media and Graphics Department for input to create relevant Initial Trade Training material for delivering training.
• Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
• Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
• Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
• Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Required experience:

Essential

Vehicle Technician background

• Minimum City & Guilds Part 3/NVQ L3 or Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection processes MEI/MOT

Desirable

• Previous experience in an Army/Defence environment
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement/ Education & Training

My client is a large and rapidly expanding global Defence company looking for a Vehicle Technician Trainer to prepare relevant training material. You will deliver learning, coach, assess and support them to achieve their apprenticeship.

If you are interested in the role, please ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration.