Technical Training Lead – VDA & Apprenticeships

Tru Talent; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company laptop and mobile phone

Overnight subsistence allowance

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Performance bonus opportunities

30 days holiday including bank hols

Employee discounts and rewards

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service and recognition awards

Job summary

Tru Talent is recruiting a Technical Training & Development Coordinator to support CPD, apprenticeship programmes and VDA training across the UK network of repair centres. The role focuses on developing materials, delivering training and ensuring technical competence and accreditation across centres.

You will liaise with providers, mentors and managers to drive high standards and compliance with BS10125:2022.

Qualifications

• In-date IMI VDA Accreditation (essential).
• Significant experience within Vehicle Damage Assessment, accident repair or related automotive disciplines.
• Experience delivering technical training, coaching or staff development.
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or adult learners.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to engage at all levels.
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using LMS would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of BS10125:2022 standards would be beneficial.
• Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support CPD and apprenticeship programmes across the business.
• Develop, deliver and continuously improve technical training focused on VDA and related disciplines.
• Produce engaging learning materials for classroom, workshop and online delivery.
• Support colleagues in achieving and maintaining technical competence, qualifications and accreditations.
• Deliver training across multiple repair centres and operational locations throughout the UK.
• Assist with apprentice inductions, progress reviews and assessment activities.
• Liaise with training providers, managers and mentors to ensure apprentices receive appropriate support.
• Coordinate training schedules and maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Support compliance with BS10125:2022 standards and competence requirements.
• Identify training needs and recommend suitable development programmes.
• Support the introduction of new repair methods, equipment and processes through effective training.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders.
• Promote a positive learning culture and uphold high professional standards.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

IMI VDA Accreditation

Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one

BS10125:2022 standards knowledge

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tru Talent is recruiting a Technical Training & Development Coordinator to support CPD, apprenticeship programmes and VDA training across the UK network of repair centres. The role focuses on developing materials, delivering training and ensuring technical competence and accreditation across centres.

You will liaise with providers, mentors and managers to drive high standards and compliance with BS10125:2022.