Technical Training Specialist - Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Full Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Training Specialist with strong experience in Instrumentation, Control and Automation to join a leading organisation's technical training team based in Bolton.
This role is ideal for someone with solid operational or engineering experience who is passionate about developing the next generation of technical professionals. You will play a key role in developing and delivering apprenticeship training programmes, supporting apprentices as they develop the knowledge, behaviours, and technical skills required within operational environments.
Working as part of the Education Delivery team, you will help design training programmes, deliver classroom and practical learning, and ensure apprentices progress successfully through their qualifications.

The Role
As a Technical Training Specialist, you will support the development and delivery of apprenticeship standards relating to Instrumentation, Control and Automation, ensuring apprentices receive high-quality technical training aligned with industry requirements.
You will collaborate with operational teams and subject matter experts to develop training materials and ensure apprentices gain both practical and theoretical understanding of their discipline.

Key Responsibilities
·Work with operational teams to identify training requirements and curriculum content, including time spent in operational environments to build technical understanding.
·Collaborate with subject matter experts and industry groups to develop high-quality apprenticeship training materials.
·Design and develop structured learning programmes including lesson plans, schemes of work, and delivery schedules.
·Deliver engaging training sessions covering both technical theory and practical application.
·Support apprentice onboarding, including assessment centres, initial assessments, and individual learning plans.
·Monitor and assess apprentice progress against programme objectives.
·Conduct regular progress reviews and development discussions with apprentices.
·Carry out competency assessments and field-based observations.
·Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and provide appropriate support to learners.
·Maintain accurate training records and documentation to meet regulatory requirements from organisations such as Ofsted and the Department for Education.
·Continuously review and improve training programmes to ensure effective learning outcomes.
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About You
We are looking for someone with strong technical experience in Instrumentation, Control and Automation, combined with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
You may already be working in training or education, or you may be an experienced engineer looking to transition into a training or mentoring role.

Essential Skills & Experience
·Extensive operational experience in Instrumentation, Control and Automation.
·Strong understanding of relevant legislation and technical standards.
·Ability to develop training content tailored to operational business needs.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·Ability to engage effectively with apprentices, colleagues, and management.
·Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications
·Level 5 Teaching in Education qualification (or willingness to work towards).
·GCSE Maths and English (A-C / 4-9) or equivalent.
·Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards.
·Minimum Level 3 qualification in Instrumentation, Control and Automation.

Benefits
·26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years, plus bank holidays
·Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contribution
·Performance-related bonus scheme
·Comprehensive healthcare plan
·Gym and wellness discounts
·Enhanced parental leave schemes