Technical Training & Development Coordinator

Rev up your career with us! At the Steer Training Academy, we're passionate about developing people as much as repairing vehicles. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced applicant to help shape the future of our technicians and apprentices across the UK. If you have a strong background in vehicle damage assessment (VDA), technical training, apprenticeships, and developing people, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Steer Training Academy and support the ongoing development of colleagues across Steer, Gemini, Komoo and Commercial Repair Centres.

Reporting To: Head of Technical Training & Development and the Steer Training Academy.

The Technical Training & Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing and delivering technical training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and apprenticeship programmes across the business. The role supports operational excellence by ensuring colleagues have the knowledge, skills and qualifications required to meet company standards, manufacturer requirements and industry accreditation, including BS10125:2022. Working closely with operational teams, training providers and external partners, you will help identify training needs, develop learning materials, coordinate training activities, and maintain accurate training records using the company's learning management systems.

As this is a national role, regular travel throughout the UK is required.

• Coordinate and actively support the Steer Training Academy's CPD and Apprenticeship programmes.
• Develop, deliver and continuously improve technical training focused on Vehicle Damage Assessment (VDA) and related operational competencies.
• Produce engaging learning materials for classroom, workshop and online delivery using the Learning Management System (LMS) and IMI platforms.
• Support colleagues in achieving and maintaining technical competence, qualifications and professional development.
• Deliver training across Steer, Gemini, Komoo and Commercial Repair Centres throughout the UK.

• Support apprentice recruitment through promotional activities and engagement events.
• Assist with apprentice inductions, progress reviews, development planning and assessment activities.
• Liaise with training providers, managers and mentors to ensure apprentices receive appropriate support throughout their programme.
• Monitor apprentice progress through to successful completion of qualifications.

• Coordinate training plans to ensure qualifications, accreditations and CPD requirements are completed within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate training records, reports and documentation.
• Support compliance with BS10125:2022 requirements by ensuring employee competence records remain current.
• Monitor and review training effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Work closely with operational managers to identify technical training requirements.
• Carry out training needs analysis and recommend suitable development programmes.
• Support the introduction of new repair methods, equipment and technical processes through effective training.
• Develop strong relationships with external suppliers, manufacturers and industry partners.

• Maintain training records using SharePoint, JDK, LMS platforms and other company systems.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual technical training budgets.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and the accounts team where required.
• Monitor training costs and help identify cost-effective training solutions.

• Maintain your own professional competence, qualifications and CPD.
• Support the continued development of the IMI Approved Centre status.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the business both internally and externally.
• Promote a positive learning culture throughout the organisation.

• Comply fully with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all safeguarding requirements when working…