Technical Trainer

KNAPP U.K. Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local benefits

Job summary

Knapp Ag in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Trainer to manage and deliver high-impact technical training across the organisation’s automation and engineering teams. The role supports the Professional Development Plan to enhance safety, capability, and performance.

You will design and deliver courses, develop training aids and practical exercises, mentor apprentices, and partner with senior engineering management on workforce planning and skills forecasting.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical, or Electrotechnical Services.
• Certification: Train the Trainer or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design and deliver technical training for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training courses.
• Develop training aids, jigs and practical exercises.
• Deliver site-specific training aligned to progression goals.
• Author SOPs to support safe maintenance practices.
• Maintain site training matrix and flag gaps to leadership.
• Mentor automation apprentices and support upskilling.
• Assist in workforce planning and skills forecasting.

Skills

Time-served experience

Fault diagnostics

Training or coaching

Excellent communication

Health and safety knowledge

Regulatory training standards

AR/VR training familiarity

L&D background

Digital learning tools familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 4 / HND / national diploma in Electrotechnical Services

Tools

Simulation software

AR/VR training tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

To manage and deliver high-impact technical training across the organisation’s automation and engineering teams, enhancing employee safety, capability, and performance through a world-class Professional Development Plan (PDP). The Technical Trainerensures the workforce remains highly skilled, compliant, and future-ready by developing and executing structured technical training strategies and content.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and execute the organisation’s Engineering Professional Development Plan (PDP) aligned with technical needs and safety priorities
• Design and deliver technical training courses
• Develop and maintain training aids, jigs, and practical exercises tailored to OEM/OCM standards and industry-specific requirements
• Deliver site-specific training modules aligned to employee progression goals and departmental requirements
• Author Technical Standard Operating Procedures in clear, standardised formats to support consistent and safe maintenance practices
• Maintain the Site Training Matrix and highlight to site leadership any gaps
• Mentor and coach automation apprentice engineers, supporting technical upskilling and hands-on development
• Act as a key liaison to senior engineering management, supporting workforce planning, skills forecasting, and succession planningAssist in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities alongside engineering teams to enhance operational knowledge transfer and drive continuance improvement

Skills/qualifications

• Level 4 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 4, HND, national diploma or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines:
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Electrotechnical Services
• Industry-recognised “Train the Trainer” certification
• Demonstrable time-served experience with complex control and automation systems
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and fault diagnostics
• Experience coaching or mentoring technical staff, including apprentices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in delivering training to varied audiences
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in engineering environments
• Experience developing formal training frameworks for technical roles
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, simulation software, or AR/VR-based technical training
• Background in L&D or technical education development
• Knowledge of regulatory training standards for automation in high-risk industries

Important behaviours to have in line with our company values

• Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
• Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
• Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
• Openness – Always approachable and helpful
• Reliability – Consistently gives their best

Local benefits

Some locations have local benefits; please speak to a member of the management team.