Technical Trainer

Alfen B.V.; Almere; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company laptop

Free online learning platform

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

25+ days vacation combined with ADV

Job summary

Alfen is seeking a Technical Trainer in the Netherlands to develop and deliver service training for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our service teams are well-prepared and helping professionalize the training framework across our energy storage, smart grid, and EV charging solutions.

You will design programs, assess skill gaps, and create online, on-site, and hands-on modules, while collaborating with Quality and Health & Safety to ensure safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Power Electronics or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a technical environment.
• Experience developing and delivering training at different skill levels.
• Ability to develop a vision and identify opportunities for commercializing training.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Alfen’s Service Training Program and strategy.
• Analyzing skill gaps and designing training programs to bridge them.
• Creating training modules in various formats: online, on-site, and hands-on product training.
• Collaborating with the Quality and Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Setting up structures, processes, and systems to support training and knowledge sharing.
• Implementing a certification process for internal and external professionals.
• Monitoring market trends and best practices to keep Alfen at the forefront of training methodologies.
• Identifying commercial opportunities and developing a strategy to offer training as a service.
• Working with the Sales team to commercially position training and develop customer-focused programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic mindset

Dutch language (written & spoken)

English language (written & spoken)

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Power Electronics or related field

Job description

Almere Energy storage systems HBO WO MBO 2-5 years of experience

Join Alfen as a Technical Trainer!Develop and deliver service training, share your expertise, and enhance knowledge transfer both within and outside our organization. Contribute to a sustainable future and grow your career. Join our team and make an impact!

What will you do?

As a Technical Trainer at Alfen, you will play a key role in developing and executing training programs for both internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure our service teams are optimally prepared for their tasks while contributing to the professionalization of our training structure. Your work supports the further development of our energy storage systems, smart grids, and EV charging infrastructure.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing Alfen’s Service Training Program and strategy.
• Analyzing skill gaps and designing training programs to bridge them.
• Creating training modules in various formats: online, on-site, and hands-on product training.
• Collaborating with the Quality and Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Setting up structures, processes, and systems to support training and knowledge sharing.
• Implementing a certification process for internal and external professionals.
• Monitoring market trends and best practices to keep Alfen at the forefront of training methodologies.
• Identifying commercial opportunities and developing a strategy to offer training as a service.
• Working with the Sales team to commercially position training and develop customer-focused programs.

What do we ask of you?

For a strong match, we are looking for a technically skilled professional with a strategic mindset and strong communication skills. Additionally:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a technical environment.
• Experience in developing and delivering training at different skill levels.
• The ability to develop a vision and identify opportunities for commercializing training.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, we offer our employees an independent and responsible role with room for input, new ideas, and initiatives. Additionally, we provide:

• A competitive salary with conditions based on the CAO Metalektro.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV (reduction of working hours) days per year, with the option to sell up to 10 vacation days.
• The possibility of hybrid working (maximum 2 days per week, based on a 40-hour workweek).
• A company laptop.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform.
• Engaged colleagues and social activities through our employee associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Free sports activities via Alfen, such as participation in marathons and tournaments.
• Pension scheme with PME Pension Fund, where Alfen pays more than half of the contribution.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

Where will you work?

At Alfen, you will be part of a company at the heart of the energy transition. With our wide range of in-house developed products and extensive experience as a system integrator, we are working on the electricity grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative. Alfen is the place for anyone who thrives on innovation and growth. As a rapidly growing international organization in the sustainable energy sector, we are committed to the development of our products and our people.

A reference check, screening, and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process. We review applications continuously, and the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.