Technical Trainer and Assessor

Alstom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Training Coordinator in Glasgow for a 6-month contract. The role involves developing technical training programs and overseeing competence assessments within the railway industry. You will play a crucial part in ensuring staff are trained according to legislative standards while enjoying a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributed healthcare and life assurance

Excellent company-contributed pension scheme

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Assessment Qualification (D32/33, A1 or equivalent) required.
• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or Equivalent needed.
• Experience in QHSE site-based requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competence assessments and maintain auditable records.
• Develop and deliver training courses and carry out risk assessments.
• Support Internal Verification processes and maintain training data.

Skills

Assessment Qualification (D32/33, A1 or equivalent)

Knowledge of the railway industry

Engineering background

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or Equivalent

Training Qualification in Training Techniques

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Req ID: 485556

Location: Glasgow – with travel to other depots

Appointment Basis: 6 months fixed term contract

Apply by: 30th June

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £51,000

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

To support the Training and Competence Manager in ensuring staff on Ilford, Willesden, and other relevant projects are technically trained and competent in line with legislation and industry standards. The role leads the development of technical training and supports safety-critical assessments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining up-to-date training records and systems.

We’ll look to you for:

• 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.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 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)
• Knowledge of software and systems relating to Aventra Platform - desirable

Things you’ll enjoy

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.

You’ll also:

• 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)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.