Technical Training Lead (Manchester)

Cafmobility; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage culture

Up to 25 days annual leave

Company pension (up to 10%

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Social value initiatives

Job summary

Cafmobility in Manchester is seeking a Technical Training Lead to develop and deliver comprehensive technical training for CAF UK fleets. You will lead creation of a training library, perform skills analysis, and build cross-system e-learning to support safety and reliability across projects.

You will manage vehicle familiarisation, systems training, and maintenance procedures while ensuring regulatory standards and ROGS compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Requires Level 4 Training delivery qualification or Level 3 with substantial training delivery experience.
• Experience with instructional design and digital authoring tools.
• Proven experience delivering technical training in rail or related industry.
• Knowledge of train systems and industry standards.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Familiarity with competence-based training and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical training packages for CAF UK fleets.
• Create a technical training library and conduct skills analysis across technical teams.
• Develop cross-system e-learning and respond to emerging trends and incidents in product and people development.
• Design training including vehicle familiarisation, systems training, maintenance and overhaul procedures.
• Ensure training packages meet regulatory standards and safety requirements; maintain ROGS compliance; support risk management.

Skills

Instructional design

Training delivery

Rail experience

Digital authoring tools

LMS

Education

Level 3 eng/Mech

Level 4 Training delivery qualification

CTLLS or equivalent

Job description

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Technical Training Lead (Manchester)

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Location: MANCHESTER, GB, M40 2BA

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.

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 responds 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 £50,000 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!