Technical Training Manager

Octane Recruitment; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Hols

Bonus scheme up to £20,000

Company Car or car allowance

Extensive on-going training programme

Career development: training and 公司成长

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, и

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is representing a fast-growing UK automotive fast-fit business seeking a Technical Training Manager. The role covers the design and delivery of technical training across the UK, blending in-house and external provision to ensure best practice.

You will drive improvements in MOT, EV/high-voltage, and diagnostic training while building trainer capability. The position is 80% home-based with 20% travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background as a vehicle technician or mechanic with diagnostic and repair experience.
• Proven experience in designing, delivering and managing technical training programmes in automotive/engineering environments.
• Experience with EV/high-voltage systems and ADAS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and improve the technical training curriculum (MOT, EV/High-Voltage, diagnostics, service & repair, new model launches).
• Collaborate with Retail Operations to identify skill gaps and interventions.
• Develop train-the-trainer capabilities to ensure consistent delivery.
• Manage relationships with Delphi Academy and external providers.
• Measure training impact on KPIs like MOT pass rates and time to diagnose.
• Oversee train-the-trainer programs for regional partners to deliver in-centre training.

Skills

Vehicle technician

Training design

Stakeholder management

Tools

Delphi Academy

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are looking for a Technical Training Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Retail Training and Apprenticeships, as the Technical Training Manager you be in charge of all automotive technical training across the UK. This will be a mix off in house training as well as external training providers, creating new ways of working to ensure best practise is always followed.

To be applicable for the Technical Training Manager position, you must have experience working within the Automotive industry and have a strong background within training/development.

This role is 80% from home and 20% working across the uk delivering training.

Location: Anywhere in the UK

Pay / salary: Basic: £45,000 - £52,000 + £10,000 OTE

Shift and schedule: 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Hols
• Bonus scheme up to £20,000
• Company Car (Or car allowance)
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Technical Training Manager Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve the technical training curriculum (MOT, EV/High-Voltage, diagnostics, service & repair, new model launches, etc.) aligned to retail operating model
• Work in partnership with Retail Operations to identify technical skill gaps and priority interventions
• Develop train-the-trainer capability to build confidence and consistency in delivery
• Manage the relationship with Delphi Academy and any third-party technical training providers
• Measure and report on technical training impact (e.g., reduction in come-backs, improved MOT pass rates, faster diagnostic times)
• Oversee train-the-trainer programmes so Regional Training Partners can deliver in-centre technical training confidently (e.g., Quality Checks)

To be a Technical Training Manager you will need:

• Strong technical background as a vehicle technician / mechanic with proven diagnostic and repair experience
• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and managing technical training programmes in an automotive or engineering environment
• Experience with EV / high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• Demonstrable success in improving workshop KPIs (e.g., first-time fix, productivity, quality metrics) through training interventions
• Solid understanding of health & safety requirements in technical/workshop environments
• Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting
• Excellent communicator who can engage technical and non-technical audiences
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry
• Valid UK driving licence - Essential

Our client

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.