Lead Technical Trainer

Acorn Stairlifts; Steeton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links to Leeds/Brd

Free parking

Induction and training programme

In-house canteen

Life insurance cover

Ongoing coaching and development

Pension provision

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts UK is seeking a Lead Technical Trainer to own the Training Academy, lead a small team of trainers, and uplift skills across the business, including international sites.

You will design engaging learning programs, coach colleagues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the Academy delivers outstanding results daily, with opportunities to travel within the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical, engineering, operational, or training environment.
• Strong communication skills with clear leadership potential.
• Ability to demonstrate and embody Acorn Core Values: Quality, Unity, Integrity, Caring, Ambition.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and support a small team of technical trainers to maintain high standards of training delivery.
• Academy Ownership: Manage the day-to-day effectiveness and strategic direction of the Training Academy.
• Instructional Design & Delivery: Design and deliver innovative, hands-on technical training programs.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Coach colleagues across the business to drive learning, performance, and operational excellence.
• Global Impact: Opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe to support international teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical training

Communication skills

Coaching

Job description

Find Your Next Challenge At
Acorn Stairlifts UK

Are you passionate about developing people, driving high standards, and creating a consistent approach to training across an organisation?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Technical Trainer to own our Training Academy, lead a small team of trainers, and help build the skills, knowledge, and confidence of colleagues across the business—both in the UK and internationally.

This is more than just a training role. You will play a key part in designing engaging learning programs, coaching colleagues, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our Academy delivers outstanding results every day.

Acorn Achievers: Monthly employee awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.

Recommend a Friend: Referral bonus scheme—earn up to £100 for successful hire referrals.

Career Growth: Join a well-established, industry-leading organization with a strong reputation for innovation and investing in its people.

Note: All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts. This position may close early if a high volume of qualified applications is received, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Ideal Candidate

The best part? Full industry training is provided.

You don't need prior mobility industry experience!

Proven experience in a technical, engineering, operational, or training environment.

Strong communication skills with clear leadership potential.

Ability to demonstrate and embody our Acorn Core Values:

Quality – Delivering high standards in products and services.

Unity – Working together as one global team.

Integrity – Acting responsibly, ethically, and honestly.

Caring – Supporting our customers, each other, and the community.

Ambition – Taking pride in everything we do and striving for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and support a small team of technical trainers to maintain high standards of training delivery.

Academy Ownership: Manage the day-to-day effectiveness and strategic direction of the Training Academy.

Instructional Design & Delivery: Design and deliver innovative, hands‑on technical training programs.

Coaching & Mentorship: Coach colleagues across the business to drive learning, performance, and operational excellence.

Global Impact: Opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe to support international teams.

Salary Package

35000

• Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
• Free Parking
• Induction and Training Programme
• In-house Canteen
• Life Insurance Cover
• On-going Coaching and Development
• Pension Provision

About the Operations Department

Our Operationsteams play an important role in keeping everything moving so that our customers receive outstanding service. With more than 1.5 million components in our logistics supply chain our Operations teamare ableto track thelocation of every component and know in real time what components our engineers have used.Whether astairlift installation takes place in Manchester or Milan replacement parts are despatched, often on the same day, to ensure all our customers' needs can be met.Acorn's Globalfleet consists of around600 vehicles which are theworkhorses of our organisation and it isvitalthey are maintained and serviced to a high standard. Opportunities within Operations include team leader, logistics co-ordinator, fleet administration and heavy goods vehicle driver.

Working with Acorn Stairlifts

Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.