**Up to £40k DOE + Company Vehicle or Car Allowance** ** Training Provided**

**Teacher Training Qualifications provided** **Previous training experience desirable, but not essential**

Calex is a specialist training and consultancy organisation contracted to several market-leading automotive manufacturers. We are currently seeking to recruit a Technical Trainer to join the team at the Mercedes-Benz Cars & Van Technical Training Centre in Milton Keynes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of engaging training programmes to the UK retailer network via attended training sessions, and virtual classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, and with significant new investment in digital learning innovation.

**Up to £40k DOE + Company Vehicle or Car Allowance ** ** Training Provided**

**Teacher Training Qualifications provided** **Previous training experience desirable, but not essential** Mercedes-Benz Network Experience & Qualifications are advantageous**

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core technical training courses via a range of forums including attended Classroom/Workshop training, Virtual Classroom, and Film/Live Broadcasts
• Deliver highly engaging, learner-focused training programmes and contribute to their continuous development, with a high focus on existing and emerging learning technologies Demonstrate Mercedes-Benz brand values in all activities and interactions, advocating the brand in everything that you do
• Work with the wider Training and Development team to seek continuous improvements with a focus on learner outcomes and experiences
• Undertake design and development work as and when required
• Undertake all aspects of training administration in relation to training delivery as required, including completing course rosters, pre-course and post-course briefings and checks, assessments, and certification
• Ensure workshop/training centre housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained at all times
• Maintain accurate and up to date data in line with training requirements
• Work collaboratively with the brand, retailers, outside agencies and professional bodies to ensure qualification and/or training programmes meet their qualitative requirements and ensure quality assurance procedures/policies are up to date, suitable and effectively delivered
• Maintain own professional expertise and keep up to date with the latest developments; undertaking training and development directly relevant to the profession, attending internal and external training as required
• Support any programme administration activities are required. Attend factory or brand led events as a representative of the brand, and Calex, including train the trainer events (sometimes in Germany) and new product/technology launches

About you

• Level 3 or equivalent Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (Essential)
• Existing Technical Training and/or Coaching experience, and linked qualification (Highly Desirable)
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Experience and/or Professional Qualification (Highly Desirable)
• Mercedes-Benz product and workshop experience, including formal accreditation (Highly Desirable)
• General Mercedes-Benz brand (car and van), product, retailer, and technical knowledge (Desirable)
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, TAP) (Desirable)
• Recent Automotive workshop experience, and professional qualification (Essential), ideally gained in a manufacturer workshop environment
• Maths & English GCSE Level 4/C or above (or equivalent) (Highly Desirable)
• Willing to work collaboratively within a high performing team (Essential)
• Demonstrate an outgoing, enthusiastic, and confident personality, with a desire to engage with people
• Strong communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills
• Excellent time management
• The ability to communicate with a variety of people at all levels of an organisation
• Able to maintain a professional manner at all times
• Demonstrate a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good attention to detail
• A proficient user of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Normal place of work: Mercedes-Benz Technical Training Centre, Tongwell, MK15 8BA. Some regional training may be required from time to time.

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience + Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

Employment Status: Full Time (Monday to Friday). Some overnight stays and trips may be necessary for customer facing training.

We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all learners and expect staff to share this- commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and will be required to provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Your Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK, a specialist Automotive Contractor and Training Provider. For more information, please visit www.calexuk.com.

To apply please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back from us in 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Automotive Workshop: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person