Role type: Full- time, Permanent

Location: Tyseley

About Us

As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit a Fleet Training Co-ordinator on a full time, permanent basis, based in Tyseley.

Job Purpose

To provide full administrative support to the Development and Training Team in the coordination of training, learning activities and courses for the benefit of the Fleet Engineering business.

You will support the review of training and development needs for Engineering Apprentices to support them throughout their programme to ensure that they complete their qualification and meet the expectations and requirements of WMT.

 
What does the job involve? 

• Act as the central point of contact for the Development and Training requests and enquiries.
• To maintain effective filing systems, updating training records, making full use of Information Technology.
• To compile presentations and produce reports as required.
• To organise and communicate information needed from and to all delegates/staff attending training programmes.
• Organise Courses with Training Provider
• To review ongoing training and development needs in line with the Business Plan
• Ensure that all employees receive training as agreed relating to their personal development.
• To support the coordination of activities and administration for Fleet Apprentices for their learning and act a main point of contact for welfare issues.

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?  

• Demonstratable experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders in an organisation 
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Exceptional planning & organising experience
• Significant experience and knowledge of organising planning and coordination of learning events relating to compliance, technical and personal development.

What are the salary and benefits?

• Salary - £30,011 per annum
• Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
• 75% off all other train company travel tickets
• Discounted international train tickets
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work scheme
• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers
• Health and wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Career development opportunities

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. 

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.