Technical Trainer

mDeals; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Technical Trainer to join their External Training team. This role involves delivering engineering-based courses focused on powered access equipment, with opportunities for personal development and qualification. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a resilient character, ready to engage with engineers across the UK. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this company prioritizes the growth of its employees, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a company car or cash allowance, and health plans. Join a team where your contributions will make a real impact!

Benefits

Company Car or Cash Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Auto Enrolment Pension

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Discount on Selected High Street Stores

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant maintenance or powered access is essential.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working at height.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training courses and maintain courseware.
• Conduct assessments and manage small training programmes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Resilience

Literacy and Numeracy

Education

Formal Qualification in Heavy Plant Maintenance

Level 3 Education and Training (PTLLS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We currently have 2 exciting opportunities within Nationwide Platforms as a Technical Trainer. As Technical Trainer you will be working with the External Training team, covering the South area.

As a Technical Trainer you will be responsible for technical skills development covering Nationwide Platforms fleet, specifically MEWP's, Truck and Van Mounted equipment, Tracked Booms and BlueSky products for engineers in the UK and occasionally internationally.
Frequent travel is involved (approximately three days each week) and dependent on home location may include overnight stays. The engineering side of the business is highly reactive, so a flexible, adaptable, resilient character is essential for this role.

In return you will receive - A competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Company Car or Cash Allowance, Auto Enrolment Pension, Westfield Health Cash Plan, life assurance & Lifestyle Benefits - Discount on selected high street stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be developed to be able to teach and deliver the following engineering-based courses (but not limited to):
  • Pre-Delivery/Post-Hire Inspection
  • Foundation Courses
  • Tech Electrics
  • Tech Hydraulics
  • Tech Schematics
  • Tech Engine
  • Tech Inspection - Pre-Delivery/Post-Hire Inspection
  • Advanced Fault Finding: Electrical systems, Hydraulic systems
  • Accreditation for Manufacturer Training Courses
• Development and maintenance of courseware ensuring it stays current
• Delivery of a minimum of 100 Training Days in a full calendar year (face to face, virtual and online). Additional development and stakeholder consultancy days will be agreed and measured
• Be an ambassador for the company with high integrity, respect for others. A role model for safe working and uncompromising standards, drives QHSE compliance, embeds behavioural safety
• Project manage the completion of small training programmes
• Plan and execute Train the Trainer (TtT) sessions where applicable
• Prepare training with risk assessments for classroom and practical facilities
• Conduct tests/assessments to required standard with accurate, legible completion of all relevant paperwork
• Undertake training courses as requested and work towards relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ Assessor qualifications, CAP, manufacturer qualifications where applicable

Qualifications/Experience

As part of this job role the company will provide training and qualification to Level 3 Education and Training (PTLLS), so there is a requirement for the role holder to complete all necessary development activities, formal and informal and to play a highly active role in attaining the qualification. This will form part of your career journey and upon successful qualification as an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Instructor, the seniority level for the role will be moved from Band 3 to Band 4. This role has strong development opportunities including apprenticeships in teaching or learning and development and other areas.

Essential experience and skills:

• A base level of formal qualification in an aligned area e.g.; Heavy plant and equipment maintenance, Powered Access, Fork Truck, Telehandler, Crane, Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with people at all levels with an engaging and cheerful style
• An open and inquisitive approach to work, prepared to think outside of the box, adaptable and responsive
• Able to deal with ambiguity and change, resilient, strong work ethic
• Well organised, with effective self-management and time management skills
• A high standard of literacy & numeracy
• Comfortable working at height
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable requirements and skills:

• Extensive experience of Powered Access Engineering with relevant qualifications and manufacturer training
• Good Microsoft Office skills; Writing PowerPoint presentations and participant handouts using Word
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, tutoring or teaching within a business or learning establishment

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON?, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry? control and monitoring system.

With an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation, we are deeply committed to equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees and recognise that our people are our greatest asset.