Trainee Automotive Technical Trainer | Mazda

Calex UK; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Private GP and Healthcare Services

Life Assurance

Job summary

Calex UK is seeking a trainee trainer to join the Mazda Academy-based apprenticeship delivery team in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The role focuses on developing and delivering Light Vehicle Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship content, aligned to Mazda technician accreditation pathways and High Voltage journeys.

You will undergo extensive teacher training, assessment and credentialing programmes while learning delivery techniques, workshop setup, and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable).
• Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable).
• Full Driving Licence.
• Strong awareness of new technical innovation.
• Be competent in using MS software packages.

Responsibilities

• Learn to deliver courses and modules in line with Trainer Accreditation methodology.
• Assist in developing engaging training materials and lesson plans.
• Prepare academy environment and equipment for training sessions.
• Track and coach apprentices using the Learner Management System.
• Deliver quality induction sessions for new technical apprentices.
• Produce off-the-job training reports for employers and managers.
• Ensure training adheres to Health and Safety standards, safeguarding and Prevent.

Skills

Team player

Motivated

Passion for training

Self-motivated

Education

Level 3 Technician qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at www.calexuk.com

We are looking for a qualified technician or ex-apprentice with at least 3-years’ experience in the automotive sector who is looking to step into the automotive training environment.

The successful candidate will work within the training team as trainee trainer, learning the skills and additional knowledge to become a qualified trainer to deliver Light Vehicle Level 2 and 3 Service Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, linked to the Mazda technician accreditation pathways and High Voltage journey.

We offer a very comprehensive training programme to take candidates through teacher training, assessment and the manufacturer technician accreditation programmes to ensure that they are well skilled in training delivery. You will also learndelivery techniques, vehicle and workshop set-up for lessons and assist curriculum and course design development for training and monitoring apprentices’ progression and provide reports to employers.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

The Mazda Apprenticeship Programme is delivered from the Mazda Academy in Stewartby. The training facility is equipped with all the latest equipment and manufacturer vehicles to provide a real-world environment for apprenticeship training development. The programme delivers not only the core curriculum of the apprenticeship standards but also the technician accreditation pathway and high voltage vehicle journey so that all apprentices are equipped to work on the whole range of vehicles safely and competently.

The core responsibility of the programme is to deliver high quality training to enable Apprentices to achieve their career aspirations and appropriate brand accreditation and professional skills, behaviours, and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside other trainers and wider team to learn the art of delivery of courses and other manufacturer specific modules.
• Learn to facilitate engaging training in-line with Trainer Accreditation methodology and latest technology.
• Maintain quality, standardisation and application of training delivery to ensure that it meets the needs of the Apprentice Programme objectives.
• Prepare the academy learning environment and resources (including setting up the workshop vehicles with training faults).
• Learn to track, manage and coach apprentices to progress using our learner management tracking platform, including monitoring of pre-requisite learning through our Learner Management Systems.
• Assist with development of new training material to create highly engaging training sessions meeting the needs of the apprenticeship standard. The role includes delivery of training across level 3 qualifications – combining attended and virtual classroom formats.
• Learn to produce off the job training reports for employers and managers.
• Assist in delivering quality induction sessions to all new technical apprentices joining the programme.
• Ensure all the training adheres to Health and Safety standards, Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Act as an ambassador for the Apprenticeship Programme, proactively demonstrating good practice and the brand values.

About You

• Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable)
• Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable)
• Full Driving License
• Strong awareness of new technical innovation
• Be competent in using MS software packages
• Passion for training and development of others
• Motivated by their own professional development
• Self-motivated and a team player

Our Calex Core Values

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Salary & Benefits

£35-36,000 dependant on skills & experience.Teaching qualification (AET Level 3) and ongoing professional development.

• 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work

Mazda Academy, Stewartby Bedfordshire

Pre-employment Checks

Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role necessitates that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).

Visa Sponsorship

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.