Terberg DTS
Technical Trainer - Automotive Engineering
Elland
Posted 10 days ago
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Technical Trainer
Reports To: Technical & Field Service Operations Manager
About the Role
The Technical Trainer at Terberg DTS plays a critical role in the development and delivery of training programmes for engineers, ensuring they meet both internal and external qualifications, including IRTEC certifications. This role is responsible for:
- Supporting the creation of training content and delivering aligned training programmes
- Managing the accreditation process throughout the engineer journey
- Delivering training to non-technical employees, such as Controllers, to enhance technical understanding and improve interactions with engineering teams
Key Responsibilities
Training Development & Delivery
- Support the development of clear, accurate, and up-to-date training materials
- Provide technical training for engineers at every stage, including:
- Onboarding
- Refresher training
- Ongoing professional development
- Deliver sessions on internal assessments and technical standards
- Support the training and accreditation process for engineers—ensuring assessments (including IRTEC qualifications) are properly assessed and completed
- Design and deliver comprehensive onboarding training for new engineers, ensuring they possess required skills and knowledge
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Learning & Administrative Support
- Create and maintain a structured 12-month learning schedule for engineers, with refresher and upskilling courses
- Continuously review and update training materials to ensure compliance with current information, processes, and best practices
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine training content
- Deliver technical training for:
- Non-technical employees (e.g., Controllers)
- External customers, on-site or at Elland HQ
- Maintain training registers and carry out administrative tasks to support external training
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- A minimum Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
- Experience in creating and developing training content, including process mapping and instructional design
- Proficiency in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple training initiatives and meet deadlines
- A solid understanding of best practices in training delivery, adaptability to different learning styles, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Proven experience in technical training (especially within the automotive sector)
- Qualifications in training or teaching (e.g., PTLLS, Cert Ed)
- Knowledge of engineering pathways and external IRTEC certification requirements
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Why Join Us?
Here’s what we offer:
- Holiday: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for a 4-day week: 20 days + Bank Holidays)
- Pension & Benefits:
- 5% company contribution to pension
- 3x basic salary Death in Service (DIS) benefit
- Workplace Support:
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 helpline covering stress, finance, legal advice, counselling, childcare, and more
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: Cash-back for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, and MRI scans
- GP Anytime: 24/7 online GP access, unlimited appointments, and no prescription caps
- Training & Development:
- Mandatory equipment training
- Management Development Programme
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Wellbeing & Commuting:
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Occupational Health Support
- Health surveillance
- Discounts & Perks:
- My Benefits Platform: Save on high street shopping, fitness, holidays, and home improvement
- Financial Advice:
- Free, independent mortgage advice
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Skills
Technical Training
Instructional Writing
Process Mapping
Curriculum Development
Presentation Skills
Technical Communication
Accreditation Management
Onboarding
Mechanical Engineering
IRTEC Certification
Assessment
Learning Pathway Management
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