Technical Trainer & Development Specialist

Volvo Penta; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car: Electric or Hybrid

Healthcare: Bupa & dental

Pension: up to 7% matched

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays + buy

Maternity/Paternity leave

Discounts on shopping & travel

On site gym & discounts

Job summary

Volvo Penta in Warwick is seeking a skilled professional to own and drive end-to-end competence development for the Industrial UK & Ireland unit. You will partner with Service Engineers and Application Engineers to shape and deliver targeted learning initiatives that close capability gaps and support new product launches.

The role requires engineering or electrical qualifications with EV experience, strong IT and training design skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical topics

Qualifications

• Engineering or electrical qualification required or equivalent industrial experience.
• IMI Level 3/4 EV qualification preferred or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial environments and with engines/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end competence development for the Industrial UK & Ireland unit.
• Lead and deliver development initiatives with Service and Application Engineers.
• Identify capability gaps and design effective learning solutions.
• Monitor capability levels and create training plans aligned with launches.
• Deliver engaging technical training across service, applications and systems.
• Manage training activities: scheduling, records, reporting and digital tools.
• Support train-the-trainer activities and maintain facilities to health & safety standards.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

EV qualification

Industrial experience

Engine & control systems

CAN systems & diagnostics

Training development

Clear communication

IT skills

Education

Engineering or Electrical qualification

IMI EV qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital learning systems

Job description

Salary: £47,000 with company bonus of up to 5% and Company car

Location: Warwick, hybrid working with 60% office attendance and occasional UK travel

At Volvo Penta Industrial, we power the industries that keep the world moving. From power generation to off-highway applications, our solutions support the machines that drive construction, agriculture, forestry, mining and material handling around the world.

We Can Offer You At Volvo Penta

• Company Car: A Choice between an Electric or Hybrid car
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
• Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 7% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death-in-service cover.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.
• Fitness perks: MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts and on site Gym.

You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here: Volvo Group Employee Benefits

Who are you?

• Engineering or Electrical diploma/degree qualifications, or equivalent Industrial experience
• IMI Level 3 or 4 HD Electric Vehicle qualification, or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience working within an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of modern engines and control systems and fault-finding techniques
• Experience with electrical systems, CAN systems, fuel systems, EATS, diagnostics, EV/BESS, and ICE technologies
• Experience developing training solutions, identifying competence gaps, and creating effective development plans and materials
• You are confident communicating technical information to a broad range of audiences, adapting your approach to deliver clear, engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning systems

What will you do?

You will own end-to-end responsibility for competence development within our Industrial business unit in the UK & Ireland.

Working collaboratively with the Service Engineer and Application Engineer, you will have the autonomy to shape, lead, and deliver development initiatives, identify capability gaps, and design effective learning solutions that drive lasting impact

• Monitor capability levels, identify development needs, and create training plans aligned with business priorities and new product launches
• Deliver engaging technical training across service, applications, commercial, and systems topics
• Manage training activities, including scheduling, records, reporting, and digital competence tools
• Support technical teams through train-the-trainer activities, collaboration, and central training events
• Maintain high-quality training facilities, equipment, and materials in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

Social Channels

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Website

All Volvo Group adverts are open for a minimum of 10 working days from the posting date.

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.