Automotive Technical Trainer | Henry Ford Academy Henry Ford Academy UP TO £43k D.O.E | EMPLOYE[...]

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Trainer to work in the Delivery team for Ford of Britain and Ireland, working out of the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry.
The purpose of the role is to deliver training to Ford dealer delegates, covering electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems across all levels of Technician at Qualified, Senior and Master curriculums, including delivery of Electric Vehicle Qualifications.
The Henry Ford Academy has a facility team that prepare vehicles for training including faults, workshop set up and training materials for the individual courses. This enables the efficiency of our training team to deliver in the training areas and removes the need to set up/down.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of a blend of attended and virtual classroom technical training covering workshop automotive diagnostic repair procedures, to a wide range of technicians and technical delegates
To research the latest vehicle technologies to support the training and development of the delegates, differentiating between essential and supplementary knowledge.
Ensuring a supportive learning environment through encouraging questions, knowledge sharing and utilizing a variety of hands on, and instructor-based training methods
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the delegates and dealer networks
Promoting the technical training programs to ensure ongoing business and delegate placements.
Building a good working relationship with the customer, identifying, and communicating any growth opportunities to the Training Manager.
Maintaining the suitability and cleanliness of the training and workshop environment including vehicles and training aids
Support in the development of manufacturer’s trainer guides and training brochures, following pre-determined layouts and standards, using a range of desktop publishing and office IT systems.
Monitor and ensure progression of your own Continual Professional Development
Contribute to the internal quality assurance of the technical training Program.
About you
Strong proficiency in written English and grammar
Suitable academic/industry qualifications pertaining to the role described including high voltage would be an advantage.
Experience in a Service Technician environment with detailed knowledge of vehicle systems.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to learn new vehicle technologies and sub systems, including diagnostics.
IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software.
Experience in the delivery of technical training material to workshop technicians.
Ability to assess the competence of workshop technicians in performing low level technical tasks in line with external awarding body guidelines.
Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites.
Place of work:Henry Ford Academy, Daventry
Salary & Benefits:Up to £43,000 dependant on experience, 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).
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). This nature if this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of the right to work in the UK.
Employment:The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com). Calex are a specialist automotive training provider and provide training staff and expertise including Trainers, Developers, Digital Learning Experts, and Administrators.
Deadline for Applications:Friday 10th May 2024
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