Senior Technical Training & Apprenticeship Lead

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Training Manager to lead the Training School, overseeing apprentices and staff while aligning provision with operational goals. You will design practical and classroom training using TWI and progressive learning pathways.

Duty includes managing facilities, records, and compliance, plus coaching teams to close capability gaps. Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement are essential to support the site’s manufacturing and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in training, apprenticeship management, learning and development in a technical manufacturing or operational environment.
• Previous line management experience, including apprentices or trainees, is preferred.
• Strong understanding of skills and competency management and gap identification.
• Knowledge and application of TWI (Training Within Industry) or equivalent training methods.
• Excellent planning, organisational and multitasking abilities to respond to changing requirements.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills with ability to engage across levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to collaborate with HR, operations and education partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret training data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational teams to identify current and future skills and align with business objectives.
• Develop and review skills matrices to identify gaps and training priorities.
• Translate gaps into structured development plans and training interventions.
• Design and deliver engaging training programmes using practical and classroom methods including TWI.
• Plan and coordinate training activities, apprenticeships, and learning pathways.
• Provide line management for employees and apprentices, including performance and wellbeing reviews.
• Coach and mentor apprentices and trainees, monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Manage training facilities, equipment, and learning resources to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Training management

Apprenticeship management

Learning & development

Workforce capability assessment

TWI training methodology

Planning & organising

Stakeholder management

Communication & coaching

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Training Manager to lead the Training School, overseeing apprentices and staff while aligning provision with operational goals. You will design practical and classroom training using TWI and progressive learning pathways.

Duty includes managing facilities, records, and compliance, plus coaching teams to close capability gaps. Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement are essential to support the site’s manufacturing and operational excellence.