Technical Trainer and Assessor

SMT GB; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Electric company car

Health Cash Plan

Free Physio Access

24/7 GP Service

Enhanced Sick Pay

Family Leave

IVF Support

Retirement Support

Pension

Car Leasing

Cycle to Work

Discounts Platform

Refer-a-friend bonus

Long‑service awards

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

A leading training provider in Brownhills is seeking a Technical Trainer and Assessor. You will develop and deliver high-quality training programs for apprentices and engineers, ensuring they confidently operate heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities include designing training, conducting evaluations, and mentoring technicians. Applicants should have an engineering qualification and experience in training. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health plans and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience in training or assessing within heavy construction or automotive industry.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring trainees.
• Competence in managing multiple training sessions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage learners.
• Experience developing training materials and conducting assessments.
• Willingness to travel UK sites and hold a Full UK driving license.
• Ability to collaborate with apprenticeship providers and management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored training programs.
• Conduct assessments to ensure compliance.
• Create training materials including presentations.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring in the workshop.
• Stay updated with industry developments to enhance content.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and improvements.
• Monitor training effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Maintain training records in line with company policies.
• Coordinate with apprenticeship providers to deliver and assess apprentices.

Skills

Technical expertise in diesel engines

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use digital tools

Training delivery

Assessment & feedback

Education

Formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Digital training tools

Presentations & manuals

Job description

Technical Trainer and Assessor

Location: SMT GB Brownhills, England, United Kingdom

About The Role

We are looking for a Technical Trainer and Assessor to join our dedicated team at SMT GB. In this role, you will be involved in the development and delivery of high-quality training programs for our apprentices and engineers, ensuring they possess the skills and knowledge required to confidently work with our heavy construction equipment. You will also assess their competence and provide constructive feedback to support their professional growth.

What you will be doing

• Designing and delivering training programs tailored to various competence levels in plant maintenance and repairs
• Conducting assessments and evaluations of trainees to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Creating training materials and resources, including presentations, manuals, and practical exercises
• Providing on-the-job training and mentoring to technicians in the workshop
• Staying current with industry developments and innovations to enhance training content
• Collaborating with management to identify training needs and areas for improvement within the team
• Monitoring and assessing training effectiveness and implementing necessary adjustments
• Maintaining training records and documentation in line with company policies
• Working with our apprenticeship provider to deliver and assess our apprentices

Requirements

• A formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural/HGV mechanics or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a training or assessing role, particularly within the heavy construction or automotive industry
• Strong technical expertise in servicing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting assessments
• Passion for teaching and helping others grow in their careers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple training sessions
• Competent using digital tools and technology for training purposes
• Current knowledge of industry standards and legislation related to training and assessment
• Ability to travel to our different sites across the UK
• Full UK driving license

Benefits

• Competitive salary and electric company car
• Health Cash Plan – claim money back on prescriptions, glasses, dentist appointments, physio and more
• Free Physio Access – speak to a physio by phone or video
• 24/7 GP Service – private GP access anytime
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Family Leave – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• IVF Support – paid time off for treatment and appointments
• Retirement Support – bonuses and phasedown days when it’s time to retire
• Pension – company match up to 5%
• Car Leasing – salary sacrifice schemes through Tusker or Octopus
• Cycle to Work – save on a new bike and accessories
• Discounts Platform – save on groceries, holidays, shopping and more
• Refer-a-friend bonus, long‑service awards, paid volunteering day each year, Christmas shutdown, Employee Council, Social Committee and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other