Technical Trainer | Ford Calex UK Permanent/Full Time

Calex Uk; Daventry; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Private GP and Healthcare Services

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym Memberships

24 Hour Wellbeing Service

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

Calex UK in Daventry is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to deliver technical training for Ford dealer delegates. The role involves providing a blend of attended and virtual classroom training on electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in service technician roles, a strong proficiency in English, and a clean driving license. The position offers a salary up to £43,000 based on experience, with additional benefits including a performance bonus and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Service Technician environment with knowledge of vehicle systems.
• IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software.
• Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training covering automotive diagnostic repair procedures.
• Research latest vehicle technologies to support training.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with delegates.

Skills

Strong proficiency in written English

Detailed knowledge of vehicle systems

Experience in delivery of technical training

Ability to learn new vehicle technologies

Education

Suitable academic qualifications in high voltage

Tools

Multimedia design software

Job description

About Us

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward‑thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at www.calexuk.com

We have seen tremendous growth in our business in recent years and with that comes the opportunity to increase our workforce, so we are seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Trainer to work in the Delivery team for Ford of Britain and Ireland, working out of the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry and regionally.

The purpose of the role is to deliver technical training to Ford dealer delegates and Customer Partners, covering electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems across all levels of Technician at Qualified, Senior and Master curriculums, including delivery of Electric Vehicle Qualifications.

The Henry Ford Academy has a facility team that prepare vehicles for training including faults, workshop set up and training materials for the individual courses. This enables the efficiency of our training team to deliver in the training areas and removes the need to set up/down.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of a blend of attended and virtual classroom technical training covering workshop automotive diagnostic repair procedures, to a wide range of technicians and technical delegates
• To research the latest vehicle technologies to support the training and development of the delegates, differentiating between essential and supplementary knowledge.
• Ensuring a supportive learning environment through encouraging questions, knowledge sharing and utilizing a variety of hands on, and instructor-based training methods
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the delegates and dealer networks
• Promoting the technical training programs to ensure ongoing business and delegate placements.
• Building a good working relationship with the customer, identifying, and communicating any growth opportunities to the Head of Learning & Development.
• Maintaining the suitability and cleanliness of the training and workshop environment including vehicles and training aids
• Support in the development of manufacturer’s trainer guides and training brochures, following pre‑determined layouts and standards, using a range of desktop publishing and office IT systems.
• Monitor and ensure progression of your own Continual Professional Development
• Contribute to the internal quality assurance of the technical training Program.

About You

• Strong proficiency in written English and grammar
• Suitable academic/industry qualifications pertaining to the role described including high voltage would be an advantage.
• Experience in a Service Technician environment with detailed knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn new vehicle technologies and sub systems, including diagnostics.
• IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software.
• Experience in the delivery of technical training material to workshop technicians.
• Ability to assess the competence of workshop technicians in performing low level technical tasks in line with external awarding body guidelines.
• Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites.

Our Calex Core Values

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Salary & Benefits

Up to £43,000 dependant on experience, plus up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus. 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work

Henry Ford Academy, Daventry

Pre‑employment Checks

Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).

Visa Sponsorship

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.