Technical Trainer

Knapp; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local benefits where available

Job summary

Knapp in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Trainer to manage and deliver high-impact training across engineering teams, boosting safety, capability, and performance through a structured PDP. You will develop training strategies and content to keep the workforce skilled, compliant, and future-ready.

Responsibilities include designing courses, maintaining training materials, delivering site-specific modules, authoring SOPs, and mentoring automation apprentices while collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance or Electrotechnical Services.
• Industry-recognised Train the Trainer certification.
• Demonstrable 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver 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 aligned to OEM/OCM standards and industry requirements.
• Deliver site-specific training modules aligned to progression goals and departmental requirements.
• Author Technical SOPs in clear, standardised formats to support safe maintenance practices.
• Maintain the Site Training Matrix and highlight gaps to site leadership.
• Mentor and coach automation apprentice engineers.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities with engineering teams to enhance knowledge transfer and enable continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical training design

Training delivery

Apprentice mentoring

Health and safety practices

Written and verbal communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HND / Diploma equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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 Trainer ensures 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

Essential Criteria

• 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


• Engineering Maintenance


• 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

Desirable Criteria

• 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.