Heavy Vehicle Technical Trainer

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GTG Training is looking for an Automotive Heavy Vehicle Technical Trainer to join and strengthen our team based in Kilbirnie Street.

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Salary ranges from £35 K – £40 K, based on qualifications, experience, and successful completion of KPIs
• Additional bonus and yearly salary review, subject to meeting targets
• Vocational CPD opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Generous discounts on new and used cars

Full time:
Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Overtime may occasionally be required.

As an Automotive Heavy Vehicle Technical Trainer, you will train apprentices or commercial delegates to the highest standards at GTG’s training centre as they work towards industry‑accredited qualifications.

• Carrying out training and education safely, subject to health and safety, COSHH and other mandatory regulations
• Using appropriate training and education methods
• Preparing and using training aids wherever appropriate
• Assisting the Team Leader and Automotive Training Manager in maintaining discipline and ensuring trainees comply with company policy
• Mapping progress, underpinning knowledge and completing awarding body documentation
• Assessing trainees’ knowledge, skills and behaviours according to awarding bodies’ and the Sector Skills Council’s standards, while adhering to the EIF as laid out by OFSTED
• Assisting the Team Leader and Curriculum Manager to further develop training and assessment processes and resources
• Ensuring all trainees receive training using current methods and stay up to date with technological developments and vocational CPD
• Providing welfare support and guidance to apprentices and employers

• Industry‑recognised qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 or equivalent
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent
• Proven track record with electrical diagnosis and ability to use modern automotive technology
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Full UK driving licence for the subject specialism

• Teaching qualification (training and qualification will be offered if not)
• Recent English and Maths experience (training and qualification will be offered if not)
• Experience of working with apprentices or young people
• Assessing or TAQA qualification
• First aid

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