Technical Trainer & Development Specialist

Job Overview

At Volvo Penta Industrial, we power the industries that keep the world moving. You will own end-to-end responsibility for competence development within our Industrial business unit in the UK & Ireland. Working collaboratively with the Service Engineer and Application Engineer, you will shape, lead, and deliver development initiatives, identify capability gaps, and design effective learning solutions that drive lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Monitor capability levels, identify development needs, and create training plans aligned with business priorities and new product launches.
• Deliver engaging technical training across service, applications, commercial, and systems topics.
• Manage training activities, including scheduling, records, reporting, and digital competence tools.
• Support technical teams through train-the-trainer activities, collaboration, and central training events.
• Maintain high-quality training facilities, equipment, and materials in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Technically minded professional with engineering or electrical diploma/degree, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience working within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern engines and control systems, fault-finding techniques, electrical systems, CAN systems, fuel systems, EATS, diagnostics, EV/BESS, and ICE technologies.
• Experience developing training solutions, identifying competence gaps, and creating effective development plans and materials.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning systems.
• IMI Level 3 or 4 HD Electric Vehicle qualification, or equivalent (preferred).

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Healthcare: Access to Bupa Cover and dental insurance.
• Pension scheme: Matched pension scheme of up to 7% of salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death-in-service cover.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
• Discounts on various purchases: Savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Fitness perks: MyGym discounts, MyActive discounts, and onsite gym.
• Other benefits: Additional benefits may be provided as outlined under the Volvo Group Employee Benefits program.

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