Light Vehicle Technical Trainer. Job in Reading Education & Training Jobs

FIND | Creating Futures; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive training sector seeks a Light Vehicle Technical Trainer to deliver apprenticeship programs from their state-of-the-art facility near Reading. The role involves developing and implementing training materials, assessing training needs, and delivering high-quality education to ensure that both customers' and business objectives are met. Candidates should possess significant automotive experience and relevant qualifications; the possibility of a company car or an attractive car allowance is included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Relevant SME qualifications and strong literacy and PC skills.
• Background in training and development, preferably in an automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain training programs to meet customer needs.
• Deliver training materials for the Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Apprenticeship.
• Collaborate with customers to assess training needs.

Skills

Knowledge in Automotive Industry

PC Skills

Literacy Skills

Education

Relevant SME qualification/Apprenticeship

GCSE Grade C or above in English language

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics

Training/Teaching qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Light Vehicle Technical Trainer

In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering apprenticeship programs, ensuring our customers and business objectives are met.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain training programs to meet customer needs and business goals.
• Carry out the delivery of world-class training materials across the Light Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Apprenticeship to our BMW & MINI customers.
• Opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art training facility.
• Collaborate with customers, assess training needs within the automotive network, and provide effective solutions.
• Work closely with trainers and assessors to deliver impactful training.
• Plan and schedule courses in alignment with industry requirements.
• Maintain relevant Accreditation Centre status, working towards outstanding achievements.
• Develop and review course materials, ensuring high-quality content.
• Support communication with industry partners and provide holiday cover for fellow trainers.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the Automotive Industry. Ideally from a Technician or Repair/Maintenance background.
• Relevant SME qualifications and strong literacy and PC skills.
• Proficiency in standard software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Please note: You do not need to have prior experience working on BMW/MINI products to be considered for this role

Experience:

• Background in training and development, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Project delivery experience from conception to implementation.
• Previous involvement in training design and knowledge of automotive systems and processes.
• Whilst not essential, previous experience in a Trainer/Tutor/Lecturer/Assessor/Instructor role would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

• Relevant SME qualification/Apprenticeship OR Min Level 3 qualification within Automotive.
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English language and Mathematics.
• Training/ Teaching qualification (desirable). This will be provided if you do not already hold one.

This is a full time vacancy based predominantly from their training facility just outside Reading.

Salary is paying up to £37,000 with the option to add either a Company Car or receive a £4,200 car allowance.