Technical Training Manager

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are looking for a Technical Training Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Retail Training and Apprenticeships, as the Technical Training Manager you be in charge of all automotive technical training across the UK. This will be a mix off in house training as well as external training providers, creating new ways of working to ensure best practise is always followed.

To be applicable for the Technical Training Manager position, you must have experience working within the Automotive industry and have a strong background within training/development.

This role is 80% from home and 20% working across the uk delivering training.

Location: Anywhere in the UK
Pay / salary: Basic: £45,000 - £52,000 + £10,000 OTE
Shift and schedule: 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday
 
Benefits:

32 days holiday including Bank Hols
Bonus scheme up to £20,000
Company Car (Or car allowance)
Extensive on-going training programme
Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
Life Insurance
Pension scheme
Employee Assistant Program
Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events 
Technical Training Manager Responsibilities:

Design, maintain, and continuously improve the technical training curriculum (MOT, EV/High-Voltage, diagnostics, service & repair, new model launches, etc.) aligned to retail operating model
Work in partnership with Retail Operations to identify technical skill gaps and priority interventions
Develop train-the-trainer capability to build confidence and consistency in delivery
Manage the relationship with Delphi Academy and any third-party technical training providers
Measure and report on technical training impact (e.g., reduction in come-backs, improved MOT pass rates, faster diagnostic times)
Oversee train-the-trainer programmes so Regional Training Partners can deliver in-centre technical training confidently (e.g., Quality Checks) 
To be a Technical Training Manager you will need:

Strong technical background as a vehicle technician / mechanic with proven diagnostic and repair experience
Proven experience in designing, delivering, and managing technical training programmes in an automotive or engineering environment
Experience with EV / high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
Demonstrable success in improving workshop KPIs (e.g., first-time fix, productivity, quality metrics) through training interventions
Solid understanding of health & safety requirements in technical/workshop environments
Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting
Excellent communicator who can engage technical and non-technical audiences
Have a passion for the Automotive industry
Valid UK driving licence – Essential  
Our client
They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.  
They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.
 
Octane Recruitment
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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