Automotive Technical Trainer (Apprenticeship Programme) - Henry Ford Academy Calex UK Permanent ...

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Calex is pleased to announce a number of new Ford Technical Trainer vacancies based at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry delivering training for The Ford Apprenticeship Programme. The successful candidates will work with the programme manager and lead trainer to coordinate and deliver Light Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician apprenticeship programmes linked to the Ford Technician Accreditation pathways and High Voltage/ Hydrogen journey. Successful candidates will be required to deliver a curriculum of training, assist with course design and development and also monitor apprentice progression and provide reports to sponsoring employers.

Working as part of a new team, and reporting into the Programme Manager, the Technical Trainers will be responsible for the delivery and development of high-quality learning programmes, ensuring that learners remain on track to achieve their respective qualifications and technician accreditation along with maintaining a safe healthy and conducive to learning environment. Full Ford product training will be provided and you will complete your own Ford Accreditation pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality, engaging and effective Apprentice learning to the very highest standards within the manufacturer and apprenticeship standards.
• Work alongside other trainers and key team members to deliver curriculum courses and other manufacturer specific modules through face to face and virtual environments.
• Deploy and facilitate engaging training in-line with Trainer Accreditation methodology and latest technology.
• Maintain quality, standardisation and application of training delivery to ensure that it meets the needs of the Apprentice Programme objectives.
• Conduct delegate assessments and other 'Off the Job' competency assessments.
• Prepare the academy based and virtual based learning environment and resources (including setting up the workshop vehicles with training faults).
• Track, manage and coach apprentices to progress using our learner management tracking platform, including monitoring of pre-requisite learning through our Learner Management Systems.
• Assist with development of new training material to create highly engaging training sessions meeting the needs of the apprenticeship standard.
• Embed functional skills in key subject areas in line with programme requirements.
• Produce off the job training reports for employers and managers.
• Identify learners that require additional support, or who require stretch - work with team, and other organisations as appropriate to facilitate this need.
• Assist in delivering quality induction sessions to all new technical apprentices joining the programme.
• Ensure that personal development is maintained and attend relevant updates sessions as instructed, and required by the role.
• Use all resources in an approved, safe and efficient manner.
• Work to timely and overall EPA completion targets with your apprentice case load.
• Promote a positive culture and promote the brand in everything that you do.
• Ensure all of the training adheres to Health and Safety standards, Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Act as an ambassador for the Apprenticeship Programme, proactively demonstrating good practice and the brand values.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable).
• Teaching qualification/experience (PTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, TAP, Cert Ed or NVQ equivalent qualification desirable).
• Full Driving License.
• Relevant Health & Safety Qualification (desirable).
• First Aid at Work Qualification (desirable).
• Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality & Diversity training (desirable).
• Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable).
• Strong awareness of new technical innovation.
• Be competent in using MS software packages.
• Experience and knowledge of apprenticeship programmes.
• Strong 'Customer First' ethic.
• Passion for training and development of others.
• Motivated by their own professional development.
• Excellent team player.
• Self-motivated.

Salary & Benefits: Up to £38,000 dependant on experience, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice).

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Place of Work: Ford Academy Daventry

Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK ( ).