Technical Trainer

Overview

Dennison Commercials are seeking an additional Technical Trainer to train our apprentices and develop our qualified HGV mechanics within a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair environment. Come and work with Northern Ireland’s largest commercial vehicle franchise, help us to develop our apprentices and keep our technicians on top of their game and up to date with the latest developments.

Work in excellent facilities, alongside a large and busy workshop, at the cutting edge of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. We have dedicated training spaces, special tools, state of the art diagnostic equipment, and access to information, training and support from global manufacturers. This position is likely to be part time between two and four days per week.

Who might you be? You may ……already be working in a training environment, either for a Further Education College or for another commercial vehicle or machinery franchise. You may …….be a teacher or working in education and have a strong interest in mechanics, heavy vehicles or machinery and plant. You may ……. be a senior, experienced technician or workshop supervisor who is ready for something different and new.

We will help the right candidates to work towards the necessary qualifications. You may ……. be recently retired from one of the positions above and looking for your next challenge. As an equal opportunities employer, Dennison Commercials Ltd. welcomes applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion or disability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver training to our apprentices at all stages of their Level 2 and 3 apprenticeships in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Conduct apprentice assessments, build e-portfolios and complete apprentice Personal Training Plans in line with the apprenticeship framework Preparation, delivery and evaluation of technical training to internal Dennison Commercials technicians and service staff covering areas such as diagnostic equipment, online systems and other practical technical skills and processes Building and maintaining professional links with Volvo UK learning and development team Generating, monitoring and managing staff training plans Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

A Degree, HND or equivalent vocational/professional qualification NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair Procedures Professional experience within the commercial vehicle Industry Strong teaching and learner engagement skills, ideally within school, further education or vocational training A teaching qualification such as a Certificate of Education or PGCE, or the willingness to work towards one An assessor qualification, such as CAVA, A1 or equivalent, is desirable; V1 Internal Verification would be an advantage Access NI enhanced check disclosure certificate will be required for the successful applicant.

A great benefits package includes - competitive pay, a generous annual leave entitlement, an awesome pension scheme (employer will match your contributions up to 10%), staff wellbeing and fitness resources.