Job Description
Our client, a leading entity in the transport sector, is seeking a dedicated Lead Technical Trainer to join their team in delivering exceptional training and competence assessment for subway maintenance staff. This is a permanent or contract role, integral to ensuring a safe and reliable service for customers.
Job Purpose:
As the Lead Technical Trainer, you will spearhead the technical training, competence assessment, and internal verification for subway maintenance operations. This pivotal role focuses on fostering a safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and deliver technical training, competence assessment, and internal verification for Subway Maintenance staff.
- Embed a safety culture through continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Plan, manage, and quality assure the work of all maintenance assessors and verifiers through methods such as direct observation, random sampling, and standardisation meetings.
- Contribute to Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Job and Task Analysis (JTA), and DIF Analysis to define safety-critical task learning outcomes and competence assessment methods.
- Design training programmes and competency activities based on TNA outputs, ensuring compliance with competence and statutory requirements.
- Develop training and competence assessment materials that reflect changes in regulations, legislation, technical specifications, and company documentation.
- Deliver various training programmes including induction, refresher, and cross-skilling activities in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers to support on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Manage accurate training and competence management records, producing and reporting succinct KPIs.
- Assist and contribute to internal and external audits related to training and competence.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions, analyse data, and recommend improvements.
General Duties:
- Adhere to Corporate Safety Policy Statement and statutory Health and Safety duties.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective teamwork and optimal customer service.
- Comply with Quality Management System Operating Procedures/Work Instructions to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Actively participate in required training, including refresher courses.
- Undertake any reasonable management request.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in delivering technical training and competence assessment within the rail industry.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards in the context of subway maintenance.
- Proficiency in conducting Training Needs Analysis and designing training programmes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills for managing training resources and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data analysis.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation, and technical specifications.
- Electrical background or relevant technical expertise in the rail sector.
If you are a skilled Lead Technical Trainer with a passion for safety and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply now to join our client’s dynamic team.
