Vehicle Technician Trainer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Lyneham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment firm is seeking a Vehicle Technician Trainer in Lyneham. The candidate will maintain a portfolio for new technologies, review course content, and assess trainees. A background as a Vehicle Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential. The role offers a salary of £36,277 and various benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive manner and great time management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CPD portfolio regarding new technologies and equipment.
• Review and update course material to support advances in equipment.
• Assess trainees through written and practical examinations.

Skills

Vehicle Technician background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Strong team player

Organised, great time management

Clear communication (written and verbal)

Workshop experience with diagnostic skills

Strong IT literacy skills

Job description

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer. Location: Lyneham. Salary: £36,277. Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week. Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees.

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship Coach on a permanent basis due to growth to cover their Lyneham depot. There are 5 positions up for grabs in 3 separate key areas - initial trade training (for new starters and recruits), tracked vehicle training and specialist equipment inspecting. All 3 are very open to different backgrounds and levels of expertise, however, a qualification of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) will the be minimum requirement to considered for the role. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
• Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
• Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
• Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Skills and Qualifications

• Vehicle Technician background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum)
• Strong team player ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Organised, great time management and proactive manner
• Clear and effective communication written and verbal
• Workshop experience with proven diagnostic skills (Light vehicle or HGV), military leavers with vehicle inspection experience (HGV or armoured) would be beneficial as well but not essential.
• Strong IT literacy skills

Our client values difference and don t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you!