Technical Training Lead

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Training Lead to develop and modernize technical training programs across various projects. The ideal candidate will create digital training packages and liaise with project specialists to ensure training is solution-focused. Preferred candidates have a background in the railway or other technical sectors and are skilled in modern training methods, especially using tools like Articulate 360.

Qualifications

• Ability to create training packages from scratch, not just repurpose existing materials.
• Comfortable with digital and interactive training tools, moving away from traditional methods.
• Railway experience preferred; other technical sectors considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and modernize technical training across multiple projects.
• Create user-friendly, digital training packages from existing technical documentation.
• Liaise with project specialists to ensure training is relevant and solution-focused.

Skills

Training Development

Modern Training Methods

Technical Background

Creative Training Skills

Tools

Articulate 360

Job description

Technical Training Lead

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Location: Greater Manchester for logistical reasons, but open to exceptional candidates from across the UK.

Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding client in rail that has ambitious growth targets and a commitment to investing in people and technology.

Looking for a strong trainer to overhaul and create training packages from scratch.

Description

This person will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and modernizing technical training across multiple projects.

• Creating user-friendly, digital training packages from existing technical documentation.
• Acting as a conduit between the shop floor and training development—gathering real-world issues and turning them into training content.
• Standardizing training materials and approaches across projects.
• Liaising with project specialists to ensure training is relevant and solution-focused.
• Supporting the integration of new technologies (e.g., tri‑mode trains, hybrid vehicles) into training programs.

What experience and skills does the candidate need?

• Training Development: Ability to create training packages from scratch, not just repurpose existing materials.
• Modern Training Methods: Comfortable with digital and interactive training tools (e.g., Articulate 360), moving away from traditional PowerPoint‑heavy approaches.
• Technical Background: Railway experience is preferred, but candidates from other technical sectors (ex‑forces, engineering, marine, aircraft) are valued for their transferable skills. Will consider options outside of this should the candidate have a strong approach to modern training methods (Not PowerPoint).
• Be a creative training professional who can develop content from scratch and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.