Mechatronics Training Manager/Workplace Assessor

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechatronics Training Manager/Workplace Assessor to design and support training solutions for apprentices. This role requires technical expertise in Mechatronics and strong relationship management skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in training and a passion for helping apprentices succeed. A competitive salary package of £45,250 - £47,000 is offered alongside various benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution pension plan

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Must have experience in training and development, especially with apprentices.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision within the scope of responsibility.
• Manage deliverables of the training programme.
• Create training and development plans.
• Evaluate ROI of training interventions.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Inspire and lead early career employees

Creativity and problem-solving

Organizational ability

Presentation skills

Good influencing skills

Education

National Certificate in Mechatronics or equivalent

Job description

As a Mechatronics Training Manager/ Workplace Assessor, you will be required to design, plan and support training solutions for apprentices during their apprenticeship programme. Ideally, you will have knowledge and experience of working with apprentices and have familiarity with apprenticeships in England. You will be able to apply your technical knowledge, skills and experience in Mechatronics to support and assess apprentices during their onsite phase of training. You will need to be a great communicator, have effective relationship management skills and the drive and creativity to help ensure that apprentices get the right opportunities at the right time to develop their skills, knowledge and competence.

If you have a passion for Mechatronics and you are invested in the success of apprentices, then we would like to talk to you. If you join us as a Mechatronics Training Manager, we can offer you opportunities for professional and personal development, including professional teaching, learning and assessment qualifications, leadership training and a relevant professional membership.

Location - Reading/Basingstoke area

Package - £45,250 - £47,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

What will you be required to do?

• Provide adequate supervision of the activities within your scope of responsibility
• Responsible for the deliverables of the training programme within the business area
• Create training and development plans that address programme needs and expectations
• Deploy a wide variety of training methods as determined by training needs analysis
• Conduct effective induction and orientation sessions as required
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, success and ROI periodically and report on them, ensuring that training interventions are cost effective and deliver value for money and audit external training providers to determine effectiveness
• Resolve any specific problems and tailor training programs as necessary
• Maintain a keen understanding and awareness of company training procedures, training developments and best practices
• Maintain close links with relevant HR teams to ensure close alignment to company-wide developments linked to training and competence

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• National Certificate (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering discipline (related to Mechatronics)
• Occupational competence in engineering principles and techniques, particularly Mechatronics
• Proven ability in literacy and numeracy
• Ability to inspire and lead early career employees
• Excellent presentation skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to appeal to a range of audiences from new apprentices to senior management
• Good influencing skills
• Great organisational ability and prioritisation skills
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate their own work and have high personal standards
• Proven team working skills

As part of this role, you must:

• Have the ability for working with a diverse range of people and grades across the business, particularly young people
• Be able to access all areas of site to monitor work placements, including radiological areas
• Be willing to attend off-site events (e.g. meetings, conferences, residential courses, etc.) which may include short periods away from home including overnight stays
• Be willing to undertake and pass a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Be willing to work in temporary off-site location (OAS, Abingdon) for an interim period to allow for new facility construction

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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