Fleet Technical Trainer

Description

Fleet Technical Trainer / Assessor Location: West Midlands Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience

The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are recruiting a Fleet Technical Trainer / Assessor. This role is central to ensuring that Fleet colleagues and apprentices are trained, assessed, and competent to safely perform their duties to the highest standards.

You'll deliver technical and non-technical training across traction and rolling stock systems, depot equipment, and safety-critical procedures. Working both in classroom and depot environments, you'll support the development of training materials, carry out competence assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Fleet Training department.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends engineering expertise with learning and development, offering the chance to shape the future of fleet performance through effective training.

Responsibilities Deliver technical and non-technical training for Fleet colleagues and apprentices

Conduct competence assessments in line with the competence management system

Develop and maintain training materials and documentation

Support the improvement of fleet performance through targeted training initiatives

Carry out risk-based training needs analysis (RBTNA)

Act as Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and contribute to standardisation meetings

Provide training and re-certification for depot equipment (e.g., cranes, lifting jacks)

Assist with the deployment of new technologies including e-learning platforms

Maintain accurate training records and support the Training Coordinator

The Candidate We're seeking a technically skilled and people-focused professional with a background in engineering and a passion for training and development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience Engineering background with experience in traction and rolling stock

Strong technical knowledge of WMT fleet systems and maintenance practices

Teaching qualification (Train-the-Trainer, TAQA, L&D Level 3) or willingness to obtain

Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, TAQA) or willingness to obtain

Verification qualification (IQA, L&D Level 4) or willingness to obtain

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Good numeracy, literacy, and analytical capabilities

Personal Skills Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset

Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement

Comfortable working in varied environments including confined spaces and at height

Able to manage training delivery across shifts and multiple locations

Safety-conscious and committed to upholding industry standards

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