Technical Trainer

Dunwall; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare cashback

Life assurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Dunwall is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to join our team in Peterborough, with regular UK-wide travel. You will deliver technical training on operator to maintenance levels for specialist machinery, covering electrical, hydraulic and diagnostics topics, and develop engaging training materials.

The role focuses on educating employees and customers, maintaining up-to-date content, and coordinating training and certification. A company car is included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Technical Trainer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and training materials creation.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured technical training programmes for employees and customers.
• Deliver training from operator level through to technical/maintenance level.
• Train on operation, programming, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of specialist machinery.
• Develop training materials including PowerPoint, manuals and eLearning.
• Act as a technical SME for electrical, hydraulic, digital and telematics systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal teams and customers.
• Identify training needs and align programmes with management.
• Keep content up to date with new products and innovations.
• Coordinate training schedules and maintain records of training and certification.
• Support warranty processes from a technical perspective.
• Coordinate external training including CPC and statutory training.
• Ensure programmes meet City & Guilds QA standards.

Skills

Technical trainer experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics & repair

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Technical/engineering qualifications

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Trainer

Location: Peterborough - UK-wide travel
Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, DOE + Company car
Contract: Permanent | Monday-Friday | 40 hours

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company car - an important part of the package given the UK-wide travel
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare cashback plan
• 4% employer + 4% employee pension
• Life assurance
• Long-term career development and progression
• The opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in developing its people and customers

Technical expertise. Training experience. A role where you can make a real impact.

We're looking for an experienced Technical Trainer to join a growing team in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trainer with a strong technical background in specialist vehicles, agricultural machinery, plant or similar equipment.

You'll be responsible for delivering technical training to both employees and customers, helping people understand how to operate, programme, maintain and repair specialist machinery safely and effectively.

The role is based in Peterborough with regular UK-wide travel, so you'll need to be comfortable working with different teams and customers across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and deliver structured technical training programmes for employees and customers
• Deliver training from operator level through to technical/maintenance level
• Train individuals on the operation, programming, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of specialist machinery
• Develop engaging training materials, including PowerPoint presentations, manuals, handouts and eLearning
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, particularly around electrical, hydraulic, digital and telematics systems
• Provide technical advice and support to internal teams and customers
• Identify training requirements and work with management to develop appropriate programmes
• Keep training materials and content up to date with new products, technology and innovations
• Coordinate training schedules and maintain accurate training and certification records
• Support warranty processes from a technical perspective
• Coordinate external training, including CPC and statutory training
• Ensure training programmes meet City & Guilds quality assurance standards

About You

We're looking for someone who already has professional training experience combined with a strong technical background.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Technical Trainer, Product Trainer, Engineering Trainer or similar
• A background in specialist vehicles, agricultural machinery, plant, engineering or related equipment
• Strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Hands-on experience with diagnostics, maintenance and repair
• Experience delivering training to both operators and technical personnel
• The ability to create clear, engaging and technically accurate training materials
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The flexibility and willingness to undertake regular UK-wide travel

Formal qualifications in vehicle, agricultural or engineering equipment, electrical/hydraulic disciplines or a recognised teaching/training qualification would be advantageous.

Interested

If you're an experienced Technical Trainer with the technical knowledge to back it up, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a varied role combining technical expertise, training, customer interaction and UK-wide travel, with a strong benefits package including a company car.