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Training & Competence Lead (Chester)

Date:  9 Oct 2024
Company:  CAF Rail UK
Location: 

CHESTER, GB

 

ABOUT CAF

 

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

 

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

 

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

 

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

The Training & Competence Lead (TfW) will work as part of the CAF Rail UK Training & Competence team to support the development and delivery of comprehensive training and safety critical and non-safety critical competency standard compliance.  Primarily in support of the Transport For Wales (TfW) project, but also in support CAF Rail UK operations as required.

 

The Training and Competence Lead is responsible for supporting the development of assessment plans and the implementation of technical/non-technical training across the business.

 

Responsible to the Training and Competence Manager you will ensure effective implementation of Railway Group Standards, industry codes of practice, strategies, and policies sufficient to the safe use, operation, and maintenance of Traction and Rolling Stock.

 

You will also be responsible for assisting CAF Rail UK in maintaining the integrity of its ROGs compliance as well as supporting risk management and safety performance activities.

 

Your daily duties will include:

 

  • Support, implement and maintain a robust Training, Competence, Learning & Development strategy, aligned to the needs and strategic objectives of CAF Rail UK.
  • Deliver against an agreed set of objectives and KPIs aligned to the organisation’s strategy and objectives established by the team and lead by the Training and Competence Manager.
  • Implement Training, Competence, Learning & Development requirements aligned to our clients/customers (including our contractual obligations).
  • Maintain a comprehensive and compliant Competency Management Information System (CMIS) within your designated projects which will meet all relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that accurate and appropriate training records are held and that a suitable system is in place to allow access to this information.
  • Develop relevant training material for provision both internally and externally (to clients) as required.  Where relevant such material should incorporate E-Learning technology to facilitate delivery across multiple locations.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the business (internal customers / stakeholders).

ABOUT WHAT WE PAY

 

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £43,000 per annum.  

ABOUT YOU

 

To succeed in this role, you will need:

 

  • Educated to a HNC level in a relevant field of mechanical/electrical engineering
  • Served a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
  • Train the Trainer Qualification
  • A1 (D32/33) NVQ Assessor Qualification

 

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

 

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

 

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

 

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

 

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

 

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