Training Technician

renishaw; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Renishaw are seeking an enthusiastic trainer to join the Training Team at our Woodchester site, delivering practical, face-to-face training across core manufacturing skills including hand soldering and PCB rework. You will develop materials, maintain training records and schedule courses to improve workforce capability and product quality.

The role requires strong communication, organisational abilities and flexibility to travel between Renishaw locations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hand soldering and electronic assembly.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to adapt training to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face training across manufacturing and assembly skills.
• Develop, review and maintain training materials.
• Maintain training records and documentation, electronically and on paper.
• Coordinate and schedule new starter, refresher and skills training courses.
• Support onboarding of new assembly operators.
• Monitor trainee progress and provide feedback for skill development.
• Promote best practice and adherence to quality and process standards.

Skills

Hand soldering

Electronic assembly

Training delivery

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Location Woodchester, Glos

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

Renishaw are seeking to recruit a confident, enthusiastic, and approachable individual to join the established Training Team, supporting operations across our Woodchester site.

This role is focused on the delivery of practical, face-to-face training across a range of core manufacturing skills. A key aspect of the position will be training operators and trainers in hand soldering, electronic assembly, and PCB rework techniques, alongside delivering training modules covering other manufacturing processes and skills.

The successful candidates will play an important role in developing workforce capability by ensuring employees receive high-quality training that supports both operational excellence and product Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face training across a variety of manufacturing and assembly skills.
• Develop, review, and maintain training materials to ensure content remains accurate and effective.
• Maintain employee training records and associated documentation, both electronically and in hard-copy formats.
• Coordinate and schedule new starter, refresher, and skills development training courses.
• Support the assessment, selection, and onboarding of new assembly operators.
• Monitor trainee progress and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
• Promote best practice and adherence to quality and process standards throughout all training activities.

Key requirements

• Practical experience and a good working knowledge of hand soldering techniques and associated electronic assembly processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage and present to individuals and groups.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and adapt training methods to suit different learning styles.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience delivering face-to-face training in a manufacturing, technical, or educational environment.
• Knowledge of, or certification to, IPC-A-610 standards.
• Good understanding of precision assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating or developing training materials and work instructions.
• A willingness to learn new skills and broaden technical knowledge.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Person Specification

The successful applicants will be a positive and motivated team players with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in developing others. They will be adaptable in their approach, tailoring training methods to suit different individuals, experience levels, and learning preferences. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to balance practical training delivery with the administrative responsibilities associated with maintaining training records and schedules. The candidates should be comfortable working independently whilst also contributing effectively within a small, focused team. As training is delivered across multiple Renishaw locations, flexibility to travel between sites when required is essential. Company transport will be provided where necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator, assembler, or technician who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others develop their skills. Full support and training will be provided to help the successful applicant develop into the role.

Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension
• discretionary annual bonus
• *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops
• free parking
• *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites)
• variable working programme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary
• Cycle to Work scheme
• enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria
• Health Cash Plan
• the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva)
• an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.