Automotive Technical Trainer

Company: Calex UK (Learning & Development)
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Role

As a Technical Trainer, you’ll deliver engaging, high‑quality training that equips technicians with the skills and confidence to work on the latest Volkswagen Group technology.

You will:

  • Deliver a blend of hands‑on workshop training, classroom sessions, virtual classrooms, and live broadcasts.
  • Develop and update learning content, including new‑model launch training.
  • Attend brand and factory events, including product launches and factory accreditation programmes.
  • Inspire technicians of all experience levels to be the best in the industry.

This role suits both experienced trainers and technicians ready to take the step into training.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Hold relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds Levels 1–3, NVQ, or equivalent).
  • Have strong technical knowledge – especially in vehicle electrics and diagnostics.
  • Are passionate about automotive technology and want to share that passion with others.
  • Enjoy helping people grow and build their confidence.
  • Are engaging, adaptable, and comfortable communicating with groups.
  • Can manage your own time and work proactively.
  • Want to keep developing your own skills and career.
  • Can commute to Milton Keynes daily.

We are looking for an individual who aligns with our company core values:

  • Caring & Supportive
  • Welcoming & Inclusive
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Accountable & Reliable
  • Healthy & Sustainable

Whether you’re already a trainer or an experienced technician looking for a new challenge and are passionate about automotive technology, love helping people grow, and want a career with variety, purpose, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover).

Contract:

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work:

Volkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes

Training may also take place at:

  • Calex offices
  • Additional VWG facilities
  • Retailers
  • International venues, including Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic

The NLC is a modern training facility with an onsite restaurant serving a choice of three different hot meals each day, it also benefits from an onsite parking, deli bar and Starbucks café.

Pre‑employment Checks

Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).

Visa Sponsorship

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026