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Technical Trainer - Fixed Term Contract until December 2026

Date:  24 Dec 2025
Company:  CAF Rail UK
Location: 

MANCHESTER, 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.

 

What can you expect from CAF

 

  • Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.

 

  • Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.

 

  • Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.

 

  • Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.

 

  • Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

 

What will be your role in the company?

 

The Technical Trainer (Overhaul) will work as part of the CAF Rail UK Training & Competence team to develop and deliver comprehensive technical training packages in support of the overhaul of CAF’s Civity UK family of vehicles. Training packages will primarily focus on the overhaul of major assemblies but will also include familiarisation, system testing and engineering process & procedures. Responsible to the Training and Competence Manager you will ensure the effective delivery of training along with 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 quality certifications as well as supporting risk management and safety performance activities.  

 

 

What Salary will you be paid for this role?

 

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 - £45,000 per annum.

 

 

What will make you successful in this position?

 

  • Level 4* qualification in a relevant field of mechanical / electrical engineering.
  • Level 4* Training delivery qualification (e.g. CTLLS / CET)
  • Strong understanding of heavy engineering practices.
  • Proven experience in delivering technical training within the rail or other relevant industry.
  • Experience of instructional design and proficient in the use of digital authoring tools.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry standards.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Familiarity with competence-based training and assessment frameworks. (Lv3 considered with suitably evidenced experience)
  • Qualified workplace competency assessor (eg. CAVA, A1, D32/33, NVQ Assessor)
  • Sound technical knowledge relating to heavy engineering processes.
  • Excellent communicator at all levels and in multiple environments.
  • Able to work with the minimum of supervision whilst organising and prioritising work activities to meet deadlines.
  • Language: English. A knowledge of Spanish would be beneficial but not essential

 

 

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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