Technical Trainer (Forklift Trucks)

Technical Trainer (Forklift Trucks)

Job Information

Industry Material Handling
Sector Service/Engineering
Location South East
Package £40K - 45K
+ Company Van
Reference JB-896

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading dealer of Material Handling equipment looking to on-board a new Technical Trainer to provide technical support and guidance to their engineers. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to move into a coaching role.

Responsibilities

  • Providing support, training and coaching to the current team of engineers, looking to improve their on-the-job efficiency and effectiveness by expanding their current technical knowledge and experience.
  • Creating product training presentations, or amending current, and delivering to the engineering team to further expand current skillsets.
  • Exploring and researching new training methods and technologies to assist with current and future training or technical support processes.
  • Conducting assessments and audits on engineers in order to create and implement training plans, looking to establish strengths and areas for improvement based on findings.
  • Attending customer visits, alongside engineers, in order to promote best practice and ensure a reduction in damage to or downtime of equipment.

Requirements

The company are looking for a person with experience of providing coaching or training within a similar role in the Material Handling industry. They would also be open to an experienced engineer looking for an opportunity to move into a coaching role. This person would ideally be from a Material Handling background; however they would also look at candidates from a similar background such as construction equipment, commercial vehicles, agriculture or automotive. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in East London or the surrounding areas.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (up to £45k depending on experience)
  • Company Van
  • 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) + Bank Holidays
  • 3% pension contributions; rising to 5% by year 3 of employment

The Company

The company are a nationwide dealer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Selling a variety of products, ranging from Still to Nissan and Hyundai, the company have been operating for over 40 years and already have a firm foothold across the whole of the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to bring on another Technical Trainer to coach and support their current engineer team.