Automotive Technical Trainer / Developer
 
Location: Reading (Hybrid working available)
 
Salary: £45,000 + Car allowance / company car
 
Are you a hands-on automotive expert with a passion for teaching, developing, and inspiring others? We’re seeking a Technical Training Specialist who can combine deep technical knowledge with strong training and project development skills.
 
This is a 50/50 role, balancing practical training delivery with technical course development. You’ll be the go-to person for high-level technical projects and also ensure the training programmes are engaging, up-to-date and effective.
 
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery:

• Deliver practical and theoretical technical training sessions to Technician, Senior, and Master-level staff.
• Conduct assessments to ensure learning objectives are met and standards maintained.
• Provide cover for training sessions as required, including regional delivery or special projects.
• Act as a point of contact for external training requests, including support for specialist initiatives.
• Maintain strong communication with teams, ensuring updates and technical information are clearly shared.

 
Course Development & Project Management:

• Design, write, and continuously improve technical courses to ensure content is current and relevant.
• Lead projects independently, from concept through to implementation, including international or emergency services projects.
• Ensure courses are structured for effective learning and maintain all certification and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain course materials, ensuring high-quality delivery across the network.
• Monitor industry developments to ensure training programmes reflect the latest technologies and processes.

 
Collaboration & Administration:

• Work closely with line managers, assessors, and delivery teams to coordinate training schedules.
• Support accreditation processes and ensure delegates receive accurate certification.
• Assist with administrative tasks including reporting, scheduling, and communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to cover training sessions during absences or holidays.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all training activities and course designs.

 
Who We’re Looking For

• Master-level automotive technician with proven hands-on experience in the sector.
• Experience in technical training delivery or the potential to quickly transition into a trainer role.
• Strong project management skills, able to take ownership of initiatives from start to finish.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ideally Adobe InDesign.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and solution-focused, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating others and managing multiple stakeholders.

Ideal Background:
This role is well suited to experienced automotive professionals looking to move into training and development. Typical backgrounds may include:

• Master Technician / Senior Technician / Service Technician
• Vehicle Diagnostics Specialist / Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technician
• Automotive Engineer / Light Vehicle Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Technician
• Technical Trainer / Workshop Supervisor / Garage Manager
• Apprenticeship Mentor / Automotive Assessor / Technical Instructor