Technical Trainer - Apprenticeships

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** Company:
** Finning (UK) Ltd##
** Number of Openings:
** 1##
** Worker Type:
** Permanent##
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* Position Overview:

** We are seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Trainer to deliver high-quality training across apprenticeship programmes aligned with Caterpillar equipment and systems. Based at our Cannock Training Academy, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of engineers in the Construction Equipment and Electric Power sectors.##
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* Job Description:

** Major

Job Functions:

· Delivering training for apprentices in engineering roles to complete their apprenticeships within Finning UK & Ireland. Working in conjunction with training providers as necessary to offer an outstanding service. Offering necessary advice and guidance to ensure apprentices complete their apprenticeship considering their individual needs. Assessing apprentices work, offering motivational feedback that stretches and challenges them to achieve the highest results.

Working closely with the apprenticeship quality manager and team to deliver an outstanding apprenticeship programme. Utilising blended learning techniques to maximise training opportunities for Finning employees.
· Ensuring that individual records are updated on apprentices and produce data as and when required for governance of the programme. Ensuring that training is delivered to meet the current service specification and adopts a safe, inclusive and customer service culture. Working with the team to produce annual training plans for the apprentices that support the business strategy, apprenticeship programme and promote the individual needs and learning of apprentices.
· Working with the apprenticeship and recruitment team to recruit new apprentices into the business promoting diversity and inclusion. Working as an ambassador of the programme to encourage new talent into the apprenticeship programme.
· Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of apprenticeship training, giving feedback to apprentices in review meetings and collecting feedback from own training delivery. Making improvements as appropriate.
· Maintain own continuous professional development (CPD). Keeping all training relevant and current in line with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) requirements. Committing to CPD and achieving own professional qualifications. Attend meetings to standardise the curriculum delivery and share best practice.

Competencies:

· Customer Focus:
Being successful means continuously paying attention to customer needs and adapting as these evolve. This heightens the importance of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions.
· Cultivates

Innovation: Paying attention to what customers want and need – new and improved products, services, solutions, and experiences. Taking initiative and collaborating with people who have diverse points of view. Embrace the mindset you and Finning are never done, never satisfied, never standing still.
· Drives Results:
Infusing the team and organizations with a sense of urgency. Creating a culture where organizational performance is always top of mind. Communicating a vision, setting priorities, developing and executing plans that achieve the desired outcome for Finning.
· Courage:
Being comfortable with the conflict that is inherent to being a champion of an idea or course of action. Meeting tough situations head-on to constructively resolve them. Saying what needs to be said at the right time, to the right person, in the right manner to effect change.

Specific

Skills:

Essential:
· Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance or a related engineering discipline.
· Minimum 4 years’ hands-on experience as an engineer in:o Construction Plant sector, oro Electric Power sector, oro A closely related/transferable industry.
· Strong understanding of Caterpillar equipment and systems (or willingness to learn).
· Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders with different levels of seniority.
· Excellent time management, planning and…