Training Manager

Automation Training Manager – UK

Location:

Warrington (UK)

Travel Percentage : 20%
Function:
Automation / Service / Learning & Development About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Training Manager to establish and lead a growing technical training capability within our UK business.

This is a unique role combining hands-on training delivery, programme development, and strategic growth, with the opportunity to build the UK into a key hub for customer and internal automation training.

We’re open to candidates from two backgrounds:

An experienced technical trainer looking to specialise in advanced automation systems, orAn automation engineer with a passion for training, coaching, and knowledge sharing

What You’ll Be Doing Delivering Customer Value Deliver high-quality technical training to our UK customer base for the full product range including:

Valmet DNA DCSValmet QCSAnalyser and measurement products

Build and manage a structured training schedule, including customer-specific courses

Play a key role in growing our UK training business

Driving Internal Capability Support the Western Europe region in the rollout of DNAe with training across the area Deliver structured training programmes for automation engineers

Building the Future Talent Pipeline Act as a mentor and coach to engineers and early-career professionals, supporting their technical development and career progression

Contribute to building a strong internal capability by sharing knowledge and best practices across teams

Support onboarding and upskilling of new employees through structured and informal training

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organisation

Developing Training Excellence Create and maintain engaging technical training content (classroom, hands-on, and digital)
Continuously improve training based on feedback and evolving technologies

Ensure training aligns with business objectives and delivers measurable impact

What We’re Looking For Experience Background  in automation engineering, DCS systems, or technical training

Experience delivering or developing technical training (or strong desire to move into training)
Knowledge of industrial automation systems (Valmet DNA or similar is an advantage)
Skills Mandatory UK Driving License Strong communication and presentation skills – able to simplify complex topics

Passion for developing people and sharing knowledge

Organised, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities

Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth

Collaborative mindset with ability to work across global teams

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to:

Shape and grow a high-impact training function from the ground up Contribute directly to business growth and customer success

Play a key role in the rollout of next-generation automation solutions

Develop future engineering talent and capability

Interested?

If you’re passionate about automation and developing people – and want to play a key role in building something new – we’d love to hear from you!
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