Job Description

Calex is a specialist training and consultancy organization partnered with several leading automotive manufacturers. We are pleased to announce an exciting new role for a Trainee Technical Trainer to join our Mazda Apprenticeship Programme, based at a state-of-the-art facility in Stewartby Bedfordshire and also working regionally to carry out dealer coaching visits with apprentices.

The successful candidate will work within the training team as a trainee trainer, learning the skills and additional knowledge to become a qualified trainer to deliver Light Vehicle Level 2 and 3 Service Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, linked to the Mazda technician accreditation pathways and High Voltage journey. The successful candidate will be required to undertake formal teaching and learning qualifications as well as learning delivery techniques, vehicle and workshop set-up for lessons and assist curriculum and course design development for training, and monitoring apprentices' progression; providing reports to employers.

We are looking for a qualified technician or ex-apprentice with at least 3-years' experience in the automotive sector and is looking to step into the automotive training environment.

We are aware some candidates will want to join the world of technical training from the retailer network. We offer a very comprehensive training programme to take candidates through teacher training, assessment and the manufacturer technician accreditation programmes to ensure that they are well skilled in training delivery by the end of probation.

Working with a dedicated manufacturer team, and reporting into the Programme Manager, the training team are 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.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

The Mazda Apprenticeship Programme is delivered from our state-of-the-art Academy in Stewartby. The training facility is equipped with all the latest equipment and manufacturer vehicles to provide a real-world environment for apprenticeship training development. The programme delivers not only the core curriculum of the apprenticeship standards but also the technician accreditation pathway and high voltage vehicle journey so that all apprentices are equipped to work on the whole range of vehicles safely and competently.

The core responsibility of the programme is to deliver high quality training to enable Apprentices to achieve their career aspirations and appropriate brand accreditation and professional skills, behaviours, and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside other trainers and the wider team to learn the art of delivering courses and other manufacturer specific modules Learn to 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 Prepare the academy learning environment and resources (including setting up the workshop vehicles with training faults) Learn to 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. The role includes delivery of training across level 3 qualifications - combining attended and virtual classroom formats Learn to produce off the job training reports for employers and managers Assist in delivering quality induction sessions to all new technical apprentices joining the programme Ensure all 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

About You

Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable) Full Driving License Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable) Strong awareness of new technical innovation Be competent in using MS software packages Passion for training and development of others Motivated by their own professional development Self-motivated and a team player An interest in the automotive industry would be an advantage

Our Calex Core Values

We are looking for an individual who aligns with our company core values:

Caring & Supportive Open & Honest Welcoming & Inclusive Collaborative & Inspiring Enjoyable & Rewarding Flexible & Adaptable Accountable & Reliable Healthy & Sustainable
To apply, please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing the skills that make you suitable for this role.

Immediate starts are available for this role.

What we offer:

Teaching qualification AET - Award in Education and Training Level 3 Mazda Technician Accreditation Pathway Health & Safety and First Aid at Work Qualifications Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality & Diversity training Ongoing professional development

Salary & Benefits:

35-36,000 dependant on skills and experience. 25 Days Annual Leave, 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), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.

Contract:

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work:

Mazda Academy, Stewartby, Bedfordshire

Pre-employment Checks:

Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, 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 (www.calexuk.com).

Visa Sponsorship:

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person