Product Technical Trainer

Survitec Group Ltd.


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ellesmere Port, England
Contract type: Full time
Vacancy Title: Product Technical Trainer/Coordinator

Vacancy Location: Ellesmere Port but UK and global travel essential

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time

Your Company

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Your New Role

Do you have experience of delivering technical training programs around a product range of pilot flight equipment and survival equipment? Do you have experience of supporting post-design services and engineering teams to deliver technical tasks? If so, we may have the role for you. Our RFD Beaufort Division in Ellesmere Port is recruiting a Product Technical Trainer/Coordinator as part of the Design & Technical team.

The Design & Technical team is responsible for creating everything from the initial concept to the final design of Survitec products. They develop ideas for new products and prototypes, as well as evolving the design details of established ranges.

The Experience And Skills You Will Have

Key responsibilities for the Product Technical Trainer/Coordinator include but are not limited to:-

  • Design and deliver technical training programs according to organisational requirements.
  • Develop and update course content and teaching materials for training sessions.
  • Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions.
  • Assess the effectiveness of the training program and make necessary improvements.
  • Help trainees to develop practical skills and knowledge by providing hands-on training.
  • Prepare and implement training strategies and schedules.
  • Evaluate trainee performance, provide feedback and assistance to improve their technical understanding.
  • Manage training resources and equipment, ensuring all items are in working order and ready for use in training sessions.
  • Work in collaboration with the technical author to ensue customer manuals are updated and current.
  • Support Post Design Services and engineering teams to deliver technical tasks.

Essential Criteria

Must have a passport, and a full driving licence. Global and UK travel is essential to the role.

  • Proven experience as a Piot Flight Equipment/ Survival Equipment Technical Trainer or maintainer, holding a recognised civilian or military instructor qualification.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical concepts in an easy to understand manner, catering to a variety of learning styles.
  • Interpersonal skills to create a comfortable learning environment and to interact with students of diverse backgrounds and technical proficiency.
  • Problem-solving skills to identify learning difficulties and adapt teaching methods accordingly, as well as troubleshooting technical issues that may arise during training sessions.
  • Patience and a supportive approach to assist trainees in grasping concepts and techniques, which they may find challenging.
  • Organizational skills to prepare class materials, create lesson plans, coordinate training schedules, and manage class records.
  • Ability to keep abreast of new technologies and trends in the industry, to update the curriculum and provide current and relevant training.

Experience And Qualifications

  • Ideally educated to University/post-graduate Master’s degree level
  • 3 years+ training delivery
  • 3-6 years of wide and deep general experience of providing expert engineering competence
  • 1-3 years of managerial experience

Why You Should Work for Us

  • 33 days holidays including public holidays
  • Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Hybrid Working Policy
  • Early finish on Friday!
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Life Assurance up to 4X salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Training & Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

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