Trainer

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College is seeking an experienced Trainer in Vehicle Paint on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. The role involves delivering high‑quality training and assessment to learners and apprentices, helping them develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours for automotive refinishing careers.

You will assess learner performance, support progression, and work with employers to ensure current industry standards and health and safety practices are reflected in training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical and theoretical training in Vehicle Paint.
• Ability to assess learner performance and provide timely feedback.
• Experience maintaining learner records and progression plans.

Responsibilities

• DeliverVehicle Paint training to apprentices and learners.
• Assess learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct progress reviews and support learning plans and qualifications.
• Collaborate with employers to support learner development and progression.
• Maintain learner records and use college systems to track success.
• Assist with recruitment activities and employer engagement.

Skills

Training delivery

Learner assessment

Feedback provision

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

B&FC Group is seeking an experienced and industry-skilled Trainer in Vehicle Paint on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality training and assessment, helping learners and apprentices develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for successful careers within the automotive refinishing industry.

Duties

As a key member of the team, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality training and assessment in Vehicle Paint, supporting learners and apprentices to achieve successful outcomes. Duties will include:

• Delivering practical and theoretical training sessions in Vehicle Paint to apprentices and other learners.
• Assessing learner performance and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Conducting learner progress reviews and supporting learners to achieve their individual learning plans and qualifications.
• Working closely with employers to support learner development and progression.
• Maintaining accurate learner records and using College systems to support learner success.
• Supporting recruitment activities including interviews, open evenings and employer engagement events.
• Ensuring training reflects current Vehicle Paint industry standards, technologies and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining up-to-date professional and industry knowledge through continuous professional development.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, we are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to learners whilst working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We provide excellent professional development opportunities and access to high-quality training facilities and resources.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part‑time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values‑led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward‑thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How We Support You

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half‑term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator