Trainer (Electrical Engineering)

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Job title: Trainer (Electrical)
Job location: Birmingham
Salary: £47,118
Duration: Permanent role
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered:
Rail, Rolling stock, RAF, REME, British Army, Royal Navy, Marine Engineering, Avionics, Aerospace, Defence, HVAC, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering

Disciplines considered:
Technical Trainer, Competency Assessor, Staff Trainer, Engineering Trainer, Electrical Assessor, Qualified Assessor, Quality Trainer, Rolling stock Engineering Trainer, Engineering Assessor

Client Summary:

Our Client is a leader in the West Midlands for providing transport solutions to the area.

Position Summary
As the Engineering Trainer you will be responsible for:

  • Designing, planning and delivering engaging technical training programmes for engineering and infrastructure teams.
  • Delivering both classroom and practical-based training on tram systems, depot procedures, and maintenance processes.
  • Assessing and maintaining the competency of staff using the company's competency management software.
  • Working with third-party suppliers and OEMs to develop and enhance training courses.
  • Supporting and motivating colleagues through coaching, mentoring and tailored learning plans.
  • Helping to foster a positive learning culture within the Engineering department.
  • Maintaining your own professional competencies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
    About You
    You'll be an experienced engineer with a strong technical background and a genuine passion for sharing your knowledge.
    You'll be confident communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively, whether in a workshop, classroom, or online environment.
    In order to be successful in this role you must have:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering role.
  • Proven hands-on electrical engineering experience.
  • NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
  • Excellent attention to detail and IT proficiency (Microsoft 365).
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Full UK driving licence.

    Contact Information:
    Email: (url removed)
    Phone: (Direct Line) (phone number removed)

    PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

    Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
    Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client

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