Heavy Goods Vehicle Lecturer / Instructor /Technical Trainer

MC Truck & Bus Ltd (part of the MC Group) is a successful and established truck dealer in the South of England. We operate multi-franchised dealer points alongside a dynamic rental business.  Looking to succession plan for our existing Training Manager who will be retiring soon; quick progression available!

Our head office at Maidstone, has a well-equipped training centre which boasts the latest technology in diagnostic equipment for Volvo trucks & buses including EV hybrid and LNG commercial vehicles. 

About you:

You will be creative, proactive, organised, flexible, results-oriented, and have a passion for and understanding of heavy goods vehicles. Outstanding communication, and organisational skills while demonstrating a positive and professional attitude is essential. Ideally, you'll be an experienced and confident trainer or lecturer who has experience of being in front of a classroom, with a demonstrated automotive background, preferably with HGV and electric vehicles. You will be happy working independently but also able to contribute strongly as a member of a high performing team. Maybe you're a technical college lecturer or already working within a training centre environment. Either way, contact us today.

Main responsibilities will include: 

• Day-to-day aspects of the training delivery and assessment of delegates on heavy vehicles including the following subjects.

IMI assessments for

• • Irtec HGV & PSV Inspection Technician
  • IMIAL Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas Regulations)
  • Manufacturers training programme.
  • MC’s own in-house training programme
  • The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) Core Module

• Plan and deliver technical training events in compliance with Volvo competence development standards
• Support ongoing development of technical staff by devising and developing training plans arising from staff appraisals and Volvo requirements
• Supporting with updating training material
• Maintaining a safe working environment within the training centre
• Using the LMS system (called Navigator) to maintain training records for reporting purposes
• Attending relevant training events such as “train the trainer” to ensure your continual professional development and knowledge
• Ensuring the skills and knowledge of the technical staff are kept up to date in line with changes within the industry including new product launches
• Develop and utilise knowledge on latest training and development theory, in order to ensure this is incorporated into training programmes and delivery.
• Ensuring your own technical knowledge is accurate and up to date.
• Delivery of nationally recognised Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) qualifications
• Deliver the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) core modules.
• Contribute to a process of continual improvement

      Requirements for this role: 

• An HGV technical background and work experience in a truck dealer desirable
• A recognised industry qualification such as vehicle maintenance and repair ideally at level 3
• Experience in delivering relevant technical training programmes that will have included recognised levels as assessor / trainer in IRTEC IMI IVR Core Module 
• Level 4 teaching qualification or willingness to obtain
• Excellent IT skills (excel, word, and experience of using a learning management system)
• Full valid car driving licence. HGV ideal, but training will be arranged so not essential.
• Willingness to travel to our other depots (Southampton, Essex, West Sussex & Kent) occasionally

Benefits include: excellent salary, company car, 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising to 33 with service, company contributory auto enrolment plan and free life assurance.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday

To apply

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Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted.

mcgroup.recruitment@mcgroupltd.co.uk

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