Technical Trainer

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Technical Training Manager to lead the development and execution of a world-class technical training program supporting aerospace manufacturing operations. This role combines deep engineering and manufacturing knowledge with instructional design expertise to build workforce capability across operators, technicians, apprentices, and engineers.

The Technical Training Manager will drive a site-wide training strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and future workforce needs. This position plays a critical role in advancing operational excellence, safety, quality, and employee development.

• Define and execute the site technical training strategy, aligned with operational goals and future capability needs.
• Conduct skills gap assessments and develop training roadmaps to support workforce development and succession planning.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for technical training and capability development.
• (If applicable) Lead and develop a team of technical trainers and/or training coordinators.
• Design and maintain structured, competency-based training programs, including curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and certification pathways.
• Translate complex engineering and manufacturing processes into practical, accessible training content.
• Develop skills matrices, qualification standards, and career progression frameworks for technical roles.
• Apply proven instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick) to ensure effective learning outcomes.

• Deliver engaging classroom instruction, hands‑on training, and on‑the‑job learning experiences.
• Lead new hire technical onboarding and certification processes during the probationary period.
• Facilitate train‑the‑trainer programs to build internal training capability.
• Ensure training is delivered in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

• Manage the training calendar, scheduling, and completion tracking using LMS or other systems.
• Maintain training facilities, equipment, and instructional environments, including training center operations.
• Ensure all training documentation meets internal, customer, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, aerospace standards).

• Establish track training effectiveness metrics, linking outcomes to operational KPIs such as quality, productivity, and safety.
• Evaluate training programs and implement continuous improvements in content, delivery methods, and technology.
• Incorporate digital learning tools, simulations, and modern instructional methods to enhance learning effectiveness.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, HR, and Quality to ensure alignment with technical standards and business priorities.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and operational transformations through targeted training initiatives.

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