Technical Training Lead (Manchester)

CAF Power & Automation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services company in Manchester seeks a Technical Training Lead to develop and deliver comprehensive training packages for its operational teams. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and creating a robust training library. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering and experience in technical training delivery. Competitive salary ranging from £43,000 to £46,000 per annum is offered, along with various employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Generous health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Professional Sponsorship scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering technical training within the rail industry.
• Experience in instructional design and using digital tools.
• Strong understanding of traction, braking, and signalling systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical training packages.
• Conduct skills analysis across technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in training delivery.

Skills

Experience in delivering technical training

Strong proficiency in digital authoring tools

Understanding of train systems

Familiarity with competence-based training

Working knowledge of industry standards

Education

Level 3 qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Level 4 Training delivery qualification (CTLLS) or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

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Technical Training Lead (Manchester)

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location: MANCHESTER, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast‑paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting‑edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The Technical Training Lead will work as part of the CAF Rail UK Training & Competence team to develop and deliver comprehensive technical training packages in support of all CAF UK fleets.

Drawing on the technical knowledge of the post holder, this role will focus on the creation of a technical training library, conducting skills analysis across technical teams, developing cross‑system e‑learning, and responding to emerging trends and incidents in product and people development.

Training packages will include vehicle familiarisation, in‑depth systems training, maintenance and overhaul procedures and will be used to enhance the skills and knowledge of our operational teams across all UK projects.

Responsible to the Training and Competence Manager you will ensure the creation and delivery of detailed training packages in response to customer requirements whilst adhering to regulatory standards, industry codes of practice, strategies, and policies sufficient to the safe use, operation, and maintenance of Traction and Rolling Stock.

You will also be responsible for assisting CAF Rail UK in maintaining the integrity of its ROGS compliance as well as supporting risk management and safety performance activities.

What salary will you be paid for this position?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in region of £43,000 and £46,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant field of mechanical / electrical engineering.
• Level 4 Training delivery qualification (e.g. CTLLS) or Lv.3 with sufficient evidenced experience.
• Experience of instructional design and strong proficiency in the use of digital authoring tools.
• Proven experience in delivering technical training within the rail or other relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of train systems (e.g. traction, braking, signalling, control systems).
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Familiarity with competence‑based training and assessment frameworks.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree‑planting, company‑wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!