Job Description

LNER is seeking a Training Assessment Manager to take ownership of staff competency management and training at our Clayhills Depot. This pivotal role ensures our engineering teams possess the skills, qualifications, and confidence required to deliver the highest standards of safety and quality every time.



As an integral member of the Clayhills Depot Management Team, the Training Assessment Manager plays a vital role in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional development. The position demands strong engineering expertise, exceptional coaching ability, and the communication skills to build capability, influence performance, and uphold LNER's values and standards.



What you'll be doing:


Manage and assess staff competencies, ensuring TAQA Level 3 assessments city & guilds/SVQ/NVQ levels 2 & 3 and above are completed and current.

Work with production teams to deliver training and technical development.

Conduct safety and product audits, maintaining compliance with ISO9000 and ISO14000.

Carry out quality inspections, provide technical guidance, and support continuous improvement.

Analyse data, customer feedback, and quality performance to inform action plans.

Liaise with external training providers and other TOCs to align and future-proof skills.

Develop Training Needs Analyses (TNA) and calculate annual training budgets.


What we're looking for:


Strong engineering background with sound electrical and mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability, within Traction and rolling stock

Minimum of 3 years' experience in engineering, manufacturing, and railway environments.

TAQA qualification (Unit 3 level). Also, internal verifier qualification

Excellent communication and coaching skills method of instruction qualification, with the ability to influence and develop others.

Knowledge of safety regulations, ISO9000, ISO14000, and Microsoft Office applications.

Performance-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and doing what's right for our customers.


If you're a skilled engineer with a passion for developing people and maintaining the highest standards, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at LNER.

What you'll get:

Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents) Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service) 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family Generous pension scheme Annual cycle to work schemes/electric vehicle scheme Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts Host of training opportunities to help further your career Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

If you are successful in your application and are new to the business, we will undertake a basic DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks. This only happens once we have conditionally offered you the job. Here we check for any unspent convictions and conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If there is evidence of an unspent conviction or conditional caution, the details of these are reviewed internally by a cross functional panel on a case by case basis before a final offer of employment is issued. This however may result in any offer being withdrawn. Further information on how we collect and use this data is available on our privacy notice.

Medical screening

We're a safety conscious business so for all roles you'll need to pass a medical screening and a drugs and alcohol test before we send you an unconditional job offer. For our safety critical roles, you'll also need to have a safety critical medical. Our friendly, in-house Health and Wellbeing team will book a time and place to suit you. The sooner, the better, so please be flexible with your availability. Once your medical gets the thumbs up, we'll finalise any last details and look forward to you joining our team.

What we believe:

To be the most loved, progressive and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference - always doing what's right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.



We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey - and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave!

Diversity and inclusion

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER.

Developing our people

We are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey.

Health & wellbeing

To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.

What next?

As we say, we have fantastic opportunities for ambitious people from all sorts of different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER - without delay!



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