Automotive Technical Trainer

National Skills Agency; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to train automotive apprentices, ensuring they acquire essential skills and knowledge. This role involves delivering high-quality training, assessing apprentices' progress, and supporting their personal development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in light vehicle maintenance and a passion for teaching. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact on the future of automotive professionals. If you are ready to inspire and guide the next generation of talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance Qualification.
• Willingness to obtain an approved teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training for automotive apprentices to achieve their Apprenticeship Standard.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance Qualification

Approved Teaching Qualification

Tools

DBS Check

First Aid Training

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

You will be responsible for the delivery of knowledge, skills and behaviours to automotive apprentices in order for them to successfully achieve their Apprenticeship Standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Delivery of the skills, knowledge and behavioural components of the automotive Apprenticeship Standard to ensure that apprentices are successful at their gateway and End Point Assessments.
2. Liaising with colleagues and managers to ensure co-ordination between off the job and on the job training.
3. Develop and update training materials and courses.
4. Maintain a safe & clean working environment.
5. Maintenance and development of training aids, workshop facilities and resources.
6. Promote efficient use of resources with particular emphasis on reducing the detrimental effects of such resource use on the environment.
7. Complete timely assessment of apprentice work (practical and theoretical).
8. Feedback results of practical and theoretical assessments to apprentices ensuring that apprentices understand what they need to do in order to improve.
9. Work with the Learner Support Department to ensure maths and English are embedded within technical training.
10. Support the personal development of apprentices by embedding our clients Apprentice Attributes within training sessions.
11. Support and mentor apprentices to ensure each reaches their maximum potential.
12. Implement the organisations Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure that the wellbeing of apprentices is prioritised.
13. Identify and report any factors that may put a learner at risk of not achieving their learning aims, using the correct paperwork and guidance notes as provided by our clients.
14. Liaise with all parties involved with the training and support of the apprentice to ensure that all support requirements are met in order to achieve all their learning aims.
15. Escalate any concerns with learner progression to your line manager.
16. Maintain accurate and up to date apprentice training records ensuring consistency between training records and learner data stored in the organisations data Management/recording systems.
17. Ensure all documentation is completed correctly in accordance with company policy and timelines.
18. Comply with all the requirements for Government funded apprenticeship programmes.
19. Contribute to implementation of continual improvement (SAR & QIP).
20. Participate in internal and external quality audits, including observations of teaching & learning, matrix assessment & Ofsted Inspections.
21. Follow processes and administration requirements in accordance with company procedures.
22. Attend careers events/shows to promote and provide students, schools, and parents with the most up to date and relevant information concerning apprenticeships.
23. Agree own objectives with line manager.
24. Attend staff meetings & forums and contribute to specific development projects.
25. To be committed to own development and participate in CPD programmes as required.
26. Keep up to date with technical and academic knowledge.
27. To comply with the organisation Health and Safety Policies.
28. Work to promote, implement and contribute to our clients Equal and Diversity Policy.
29. To apply the organisations Safeguarding and Prevent Policy and practices.
30. To support our clients in ensuring compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
31. To undertake all other duties as may be reasonably required as requested by the company Directors and Managers.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance Qualification.
2. Appropriate level of occupational competence.
3. Either possess or be willing to work towards an approved teaching qualification.
4. Full Driving License holder.
5. First Aid at Work Qualification (or willingness to undertake).
6. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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.