Advanced Technical Trainer in Bus and Coach

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Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Job Title: Advanced Technical Trainer – Bus and Coach

Location: Manchester

Pay: £29,470.00 - £40,631.00 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client’s Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering, including Bus and Coach, Construction Plant, and Rail. With multiple training facilities across campus, learners benefit from a hands-on, industry-focused environment that prepares them for successful careers.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and innovative Advanced Technical Trainer to deliver high-quality training and assessment for Bus and Coach apprentices on block release. This is a vital role supporting learners to achieve industry-recognised qualifications and succeed in their careers.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Deliver high-quality apprenticeship training aligned with industry and accreditation standards
• Provide engaging theory sessions, practical workshops, and assessments
• Inspire, mentor and support apprentices throughout their learning journey
• Conduct vocational assessments both on-site and off-site as part of national programmes
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Engineering department to share knowledge and best practice
• Build strong relationships with employer partners and provide ongoing guidance
• Ensure all activities comply with health & safety, safeguarding and industry regulations

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Industry experience in Bus and Coach operations, maintenance, or engineering
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
• Strong teaching, training, or mentoring experience (teaching qualification desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of industry regulations, health & safety, and qualification frameworks
• A passion for innovation and developing the next generation of engineering professionals

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area

• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf

• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club

• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment

• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.

• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)

• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.