Rail Technical Training Lead – Build Skills & Safety

CAF Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 10% employer

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF Group in Manchester is seeking a Technical Training Lead to develop and deliver comprehensive technical training for CAF UK fleets. You will build a training library, conduct skills analysis, and create cross-system e-learning to support operational teams across UK projects.

The role requires instructional design expertise, LMS experience, and a strong rail systems knowledge base, with adherence to regulatory standards and safety practices. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant field of mechanical / electrical engineering.
• Level 4 Training delivery qualification (e.g. CTLLS) or Lv.3 with sufficient evidenced experience.
• Experience of instructional design and strong proficiency in the use of digital authoring tools.
• Proven experience in delivering technical training within the rail or other relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of train systems (e.g. traction, braking, signalling, control systems).
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Familiarity with competence-based training and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical training packages for CAF UK fleets.
• Create a technical training library and conduct skills analysis across technical teams.
• Develop cross-system e-learning and respond to emerging trends in product and people development.
• Training packages include vehicle familiarisation, in-depth systems training, maintenance procedures.
• Ensure training aligns with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Support ROGS compliance and risk management activities.

Skills

Instructional design

Digital authoring tools

LMS experience

Rail/trains knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Level 3 qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Level 4 Training delivery qualification or Lv.3 with experience

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Digital authoring tools

Job description

CAF Group in Manchester is seeking a Technical Training Lead to develop and deliver comprehensive technical training for CAF UK fleets. You will build a training library, conduct skills analysis, and create cross-system e-learning to support operational teams across UK projects.

The role requires instructional design expertise, LMS experience, and a strong rail systems knowledge base, with adherence to regulatory standards and safety practices. Competitive benefits are offered.