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 Technical Trainer / Assessor, on a full-time, permanent basis based in Tyseley.

What does the job involve?

• Work to the instruction of the Fleet Training & Competence Manager as directed and within competence
• Ensure your personal safety and the safety of others at all times, report any close calls, safety opportunities and accidents/incidents through the correct process
• Ensure technical training is delivered to plan and all competence assessment targets are met
• Responsible for training all Fleet colleagues in Safety, Technical, Non-Technical & Train Presentation aspects of Traction and rolling Stock and depot equipment
• Develop and deliver high quality, effective technical training courses as required
• Assist in the improvement of fleet performance through training
• Responsible for the provision of all documentation relating to training courses
• Carry out competence assessments as required by the competence management system
• Work with line managers to develop individual development plans for colleagues
• Act as Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
• Keep the place of work clean and tidy at all times, this involves cleaning of the Training facility
• Accept future technological advancements specific to your duties and the responsibilities of their roles after due consultation and consideration within the agreed procedures, recognising any productivity improvement and with relevant training being provided
• Undertake any safety tours as required

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

• An Engineering background is essential.
• Good understanding, knowledge and experience of working on traction & rolling stock.
• Excellent technical knowledge of WMT traction and rolling stock, safety and maintenance practices would be advantageous.
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and have experience of delivering learning or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification. (Train-the-Trainer, TAQA, L&D Level 3, etc)
• Hold an assessor’s qualification and have experience in carrying out vocational / occupational assessments or be willing to work towards an assessor’s qualification. (D32/33, A1, TAQA, L&D Level 3, etc)
• Hold a verification qualification and have experience in Internal Verification or be willing to work towards a verification qualification. (IQA, L&D level 4, etc)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• I.T literate (using Microsoft, Word, Excel and Access)
• Good Excel analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What are the salary and benefits?

• Competitive salary + Excellent benefits
• Defined Benefit pension – one of the best in the UK
• 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
• Retail 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.