Technical Trainer

Porsche Cars GB Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Porsche Group, PAG or Porsche AG (Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG), is the world’s most prestigious automobile manufacturer. The brand is synonymous with excellence in engineering, design, and performance, and it has a rich heritage in motorsports. Porsche is also deeply committed to innovation and sustainability, focusing on developing and implementing advanced technologies to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) is the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and service of Porsche cars in the UK, as well as managing a network of authorised Porsche Centres across the country. PCGB is one of the largest and oldest Porsche Clubs in the world.

As a Technical Trainer, you will develop, maintain and deliver technical training programs to the Porsche Centre’s, ensuring commercial and operational requirements are always considered.

1. Deliver technical, product knowledge, product launch training and introduction programs as required across multiple locations/sites including face-to-face and digital delivery solutions.
2. Oversee the delegates attending training programs, ensuring that health and safety guidelines are always adhered to.
3. Work with any external technical training consultant partners and support as required.
4. Assist in all technical aspects of training development, including new model updates, product launches, recognition & retention programs.
5. Provide competency and skill level feedback to Porsche Centre’s, Porsche Recommended Independent Repairers and other third parties where appropriate.
6. Provide information, training and expertise to other departments.
7. Ensure own technical knowledge is accurate and up to date with the Porsche product offering, passing the Porsche Trainer Qualification within agreed time frame and completing TTT courses with PAG at PCGB request.
8. Develop and utilise knowledge on latest training and development theory, in order to ensure that this is incorporated into training programs and delivery where appropriate. Aligning to Porsche Service Core Process Strategies and Service Quality standards.
9. Maintain accurate training records, attendance and certification data using the Corporate Porsche Academy online technical training tool, in conjunction with other Porsche online supporting systems as required.
10. Continually review course content and course descriptions to work with the content developer, to ensure they are up to date and include the latest model information. Ensure internal department communication is fully utilised to ensure all course content is up to date and relevant.
11. Supporting day to day operation to ensure training facilities meet the required Porsche standards and ensure the relevant equipment reflects the current courses scheduled.
12. Assist in the development and recommendations of Centre training plans and where required individual training plans.
13. Assist in development and review in conjunction with the support team, a calendar of technical training programs for Porsche Centre’s, Porsche Recommended Independent Repairers, PCGB staff and third parties ensuring that budget requirements are considered.

Core Accountabilities:

1. To understand and assist in the delivery of Business Strategy and Objectives
2. Deliver an agreed level of service to Internal and External Customers, Business Partners and External Suppliers, in line with the Company Values
3. Take ownership for personal development needs in anticipation of Business requirements
4. Contribute fully within the team, ensuring the right environment is maintained
5. Ensure the appropriate level of management control and system exploitation is applied to all relevant systems
6. Always adhere to company policies and procedures

Porsche is committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, we offer a competitive salary with an annual bonus, access to the VW sister loan car scheme, private medical insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and other attractive benefits. If you possess the skills and experience we seek and are looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a premium brand, we encourage you to apply using the link below.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide personalised responses to every applicant.