Technical Trainer and Assessor

Alstom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway technology company based in London is looking for a Training Coordinator to assist in ensuring staff are technically trained and competent in rail projects. The role includes developing technical training programs, conducting competence assessments, and maintaining compliance records. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and relevant qualifications. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive social coverage, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Competitive remuneration package

Healthcare contributions

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in QHSE site-based requirements.
• Engineering background and experience (Mechanical/Electrical etc.).
• Level 4 Internal Verification Qualification - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure training and assessments cause minimum disruption to production.
• Carry out competence assessments and maintain auditable records.
• Develop and deliver technical training courses.
• Input and maintain data in competency management systems.

Skills

Technical training development

Competence assessments

Risk assessments

Auditing and compliance checks

Knowledge of railway industry

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or Equivalent

Assessment Qualification (D32/33, A1 or equivalent)

Training Qualification in Training Techniques and Processes

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

You will assist the Training and Competence Manager in ensuring that staff working on Wimbledon and Aventra Projects and other relevant projects are technically trained and demonstrably competent to carry out their tasks and responsibilities in line with current legislation and industry standards. You will lead on the development of technical training (E-learning packages, theoretical classroom training, practical on-site delivery) and support in the development of safety critical assessments.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that training and assessments are carried out with minimum disruption to production and that the relevant documentation and systems are maintained and kept up to date.
• Carry out competence assessments on staff, certify competence and ensure records are maintained to an auditable standard that meets requirement of current legislation
• Carry out risk assessments on appropriate work tasks at all depots as required
• Develop and deliver training courses e.g. technical VIT courses, systems training, software training, plant and equipment training
• Carry out in-process audits, product assurance and compliance checks
• Input and maintain data in technical competency and learning management systems to support the needs of the depot and the team
• Support with the Internal Verification process of technical training and assessment
• Travel between relevant Depots to fulfil Training and Assessment responsibilities
• Integrate with technical depot staff across multiple projects to keep knowledge of software and systems current and valid.
• To develop training plans to upskill staff on Aventra projects throughout London, UK

Qualifications

• Assessment Qualification (D32/33, A1 or equivalent)
• Training Qualification in Training Techniques and Processes (City and Guilds 7331 or equivalent)
• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or Equivalent
• Experience in QHSE site-based requirements
• Level 4 Internal Verification Qualification - desirable
• Good knowledge of the railway industry and of its trends with specific reference to train maintenance
• Engineering background and experience (Mechanical/Electrical etc.)
• Knowledge of IT software (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

About the Company / Benefits

• Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare and an excellent company-contributed pension scheme