Automotive Trainer​/Developer

Automotive Technical Trainer / Developer

Location: Reading (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £45,000 plus car allowance/company car

Are you a hands‑on automotive expert with a passion for teaching, developing, and inspiring others? We’re seeking a Technical Training Specialist who can combine deep technical knowledge with strong training and project development skills.

This is a 50/50 role, balancing practical training delivery with technical course development. You’ll be the go‑to person for high‑level technical projects and also ensure the training programmes are engaging, up‑to‑date and effective.

• Deliver practical and theoretical technical training sessions to Technician, Senior, and Master‑level staff.
• Conduct assessments to ensure learning objectives are met and standards maintained.
• Provide cover for training sessions as required, including regional delivery or special projects.
• Act as a point of contact for external training requests, including support for specialist initiatives.
• Maintain strong communication with teams, ensuring updates and technical information are clearly shared.

• Design, write, and continuously improve technical courses to ensure content is current and relevant.
• Lead projects independently, from concept through to implementation, including international or emergency services projects.
• Ensure courses are structured for effective learning and maintain all certification and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain course materials, ensuring high‑quality delivery across the network.
• Monitor industry developments to ensure training programmes reflect the latest technologies and processes.
• Work closely with line managers, assessors, and delivery teams to coordinate training schedules.
• Support accreditation processes and ensure delegates receive accurate certification.
• Assist with administrative tasks including reporting, scheduling, and communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to cover training sessions during absences or holidays.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all training activities and course designs.

• Master‑level automotive technician with proven hands‑on experience in the sector.
• Experience in technical training delivery or the potential to quickly transition into a trainer role.
• Strong project management skills, able to take ownership of initiatives from start to finish.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ideally Adobe InDesign.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and solution‑focused, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating others and managing multiple stakeholders.