Technical Trainer

Automotive Technical Trainer (VDA / Paint) |
Permanent
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a career in training? Do you have experience in the automotive body repair industry working within a Bodyshop?Or maybe youre already an experienced trainer in the automotive industry and looking for a new challenge. To fulfil the demand for our market leading Training products and services, were looking forTechnical Trainers to join our team in the Academy.
As a Technical Trainer at Thatcham, youll be part of a high performing supportive team, while working within a modern training environment using the latest vehicles, technology and equipment. Youll be responsible for delivering first class quality training and assessment to delegates of all ages and levels in our state-of-the-art body repair training facility.
need previous experience in teaching or training to be considered for this role as full training and support will be provided. Whether you are looking to enhance or reapply your skills or even begin a new career in training, if you have a passion for developing the skills and knowledge of others, then we want to hear from you.
Deliver high-quality blended training that meets the expectations of the customer and the business, maintaining quality and compliance to Ofsted and awarding body requirements.
Accountable for the welfare and wellbeing of all learners, including young and vulnerable people in education.
Create and maintain standardised training materials, ensuring that all courses have clear and precise schemes of work, lesson plans, training aims and objectives.
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of our training programmes through peer-to-peer observations, delegate feedback, and other means
Previous experience in automotive vehicle repair with competence in at least one of the following disciplines or roles:
Safe working practice and risk assessing in an automotive environment.
Previous experience working with structured blended training programmes in high tech and complex industry sectors would be advantageous.
Your excellent organisational skills allow you to plan effectively so that conflicting priorities are managed, and you continually seek personal and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
men are more likely to apply
women
in career advancement and opportunities.
10% non-contributory pension
29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas closedown) + public holidays
Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work & tech scheme)
Money Health Financial Wellbeing Platform
Group Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
Discounted gym membership
Payroll charitable giving
Monday - Thursday,
talk to us about flexible working if this doesnt quite suit you, or if you're looking for part-time hours)
As a Technical Trainer youll be based on-site Monday to Friday at our Automotive Training Academy in Thatcham.
At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre, Training Academy and Crime Lab, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.
Ouractivesafetytracksite is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAPtesting facilities,triallingandassessingtheverylatest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.
Beyond our silver membership in the Automotive 30% Club, we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on)
An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above