Engineering Training Lead - PDP & Tech Upskilling

Knapp Ag; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local benefits

Job summary

Knapp Ag in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Trainer to manage and deliver high-impact technical training across the organisation’s automation and engineering teams. The role supports the Professional Development Plan to enhance safety, capability, and performance.

You will design and deliver courses, develop training aids and practical exercises, mentor apprentices, and partner with senior engineering management on workforce planning and skills forecasting.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical, or Electrotechnical Services.
• Certification: Train the Trainer or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design and deliver technical training for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training courses.
• Develop training aids, jigs and practical exercises.
• Deliver site-specific training aligned to progression goals.
• Author SOPs to support safe maintenance practices.
• Maintain site training matrix and flag gaps to leadership.
• Mentor automation apprentices and support upskilling.
• Assist in workforce planning and skills forecasting.

Skills

Time-served experience

Fault diagnostics

Training or coaching

Excellent communication

Health and safety knowledge

Regulatory training standards

AR/VR training familiarity

L&D background

Digital learning tools familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Electrotechnical Services

Tools

Simulation software

AR/VR training tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Knapp Ag in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Trainer to manage and deliver high-impact technical training across the organisation’s automation and engineering teams. The role supports the Professional Development Plan to enhance safety, capability, and performance.

You will design and deliver courses, develop training aids and practical exercises, mentor apprentices, and partner with senior engineering management on workforce planning and skills forecasting.