Automotive Trainer; Light Vehicle

Position: Automotive Trainer (Light Vehicle)
Location: Antrim

Role:

Automotive Trainer (Light Vehicle) Salary: £35,000 Commensurate of Experience Area:
Co Antrim

Location:

Crumlin Job description Growing demand for our Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship programmes has created an exciting opportunity for an additional Automotive Trainer to join our team at Transport Training Services, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, County Antrim. Transport Training Services is the trading name of the Transport Training Board for Northern Ireland. We are the largest provider of automotive apprenticeship training in Northern Ireland, supporting over 350 apprentices and maintaining strong partnerships with employers across the industry for almost 60 years.

As our organisation continues to grow, we are seeking an Automotive Trainer with experience in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair to help develop the next generation of skilled technicians. This is an opportunity to move from the workshop into a rewarding role where you can pass on your knowledge and experience while helping shape future careers. Our apprentices attend our specialist training centre on a block-release programme, completing one week of off-the-job training every eight weeks before returning to their employer for seven weeks to apply and develop their skills in the workplace.

This cycle continues throughout the three-year apprenticeship, allowing trainers to combine practical instruction with classroom-based learning and mentoring. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for the automotive industry and for developing people. Ideally, you will have at least five years' post-qualification experience in the trade, excellent practical skills, and the ability to inspire and support apprentices as they build confidence and competence in their chosen profession.

Joining Transport Training Services means becoming part of a dynamic, forward-looking organisation with a reputation for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. You'll work alongside an experienced team in modern training facilities, contribute to the continued growth of Northern Ireland's automotive sector, and play a key role in preparing apprentices for successful careers in the industry. The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Automotive Trainers and play an active role in the education and training of apprentices and other learners within all curricular areas.

Responsibilities Delivery of apprenticeship training programmes. Assessment of apprentice activities in the workplace. Reporting on apprentice progress for milestone claims. Researching and developing specialist automotive training to be provided in the automotive sector in Northern Ireland and beyond. To deliver lessons to an assigned cohort of apprentices within heavy and/or light vehicle maintenance and repair in the classroom setting or via our online learning platform.

To communicate with external organisations to ensure the effective and efficient operation of provision, including the monitoring of learners in the working environment and liaison with employers. To assist in the development, delivery and review of automotive training courses. To assist in the development, delivery and review of specialist automotive training courses. To develop learning resources for use in classroom delivery and remote learning.

To act as the class tutor and/or learning support tutor for groups of learners. To provide assessments of learners in heavy and light vehicle sectors. To prepare learner assessment schedules and profiles. To undertake assessments of VRQ and VCQ competence in the workplace, training centre and any other necessary locations. To work within and promote the principles set out in the Health and Safety Policy.

To participate in the ongoing Health and Safety Risk Assessment of processes carried out within TTS Training Centre and off-site automotive training. To ensure compliance with TTSs Health and Safety Policy and procedures within your area of work. To ensure a safe, secure and healthy working environment for learners, employees and visitors to Transport Training Services (NI) Ltd. To promote good practice regarding Health and Safety for apprentices and other learners.

To liaise with the Lead Automotive Trainer, IMI Centre Coordinator and Lead IQA to ensure all aspects of IMI qualifications quality assurance are adhered to. To operate within the quality systems of Transport Training Services and conform to quality assurance and improvement processes and activities. To…