Technical Trainer and Competence Manager

Reference: DEC20227959
Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 4th Jan 2023
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £42,000.00 - £53,772.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Competetive

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all.

The Subway has been modernised twice in its history with the previous modernisation taking place in the late 1970s. We are currently undertaking a £288m transformational project which will result in the Subway being one of the most advanced systems in Europe. In 2018 at InnoTrans, Stadler (part of our joint venture delivery contractor ANSTA) unveiled the first new Subway train, the first of which have now started to arrive in Glasgow. This is your opportunity to be part of the future of Subway, helping us to deliver the first full Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system in the UK.

As work on Subway Modernisation continues at pace this year, we are seeking a Technical Trainer & Competence Manager who will work with external and internal stakeholders to design and deliver technical training, competence assessment and internal verification for maintenance of subway assets. You will also be responsible for skills migration and transition from legacy fleet to new technology associated with new rolling stock, signalling and control systems. You will develop a plan of training to ensure the Subway continues to deliver for its customers throughout this exciting and challenging time, while transforming our operating model to deliver the modernised Subway.

About the Role

As a member of the Maintenance management team, you will be responsible for managing the planning and delivery of appropriate training programmes for staff within budget. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate training and competence management records to ensure that SPT meet all legislative and industry training requirements, including ORR and ROGS.

About You

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications in an engineering discipline (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and in training delivery and competence assessment (City & Guilds, MOI or equivalent) as well as an in-depth understanding of maintenance principles across a wide range of disciplines in a fully integrated railway or relevant safety critical industry. You will have experience in a safety critical environment as well as experience of service delivery demands and maintenance support. You will have demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to facilitate knowledge transfer and develop staff.

A highly motivated, reliable and capable individual with planning skills you will be experienced in delivering training for complex maintenance activities. You will use your influencing and communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our staff are trained and competent as we move forward.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

The nature of this role may require you to work outwith normal office hours on occasion to support the operational requirements of an organisation with staff who work a variety of shift patterns. This may include nightshift or weekend working.

You will be based at Broomloan Depot, Govan, Glasgow.

Please note, this position falls into the high risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures.

What we can offer you…

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 Days after 5 years’ service
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – SPT contribute 19.3% of your annualised pay
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Commitment to your ongoing learning and development
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free
• Discounted Season Rail Tickets – maximum of £300 towards the cost of an annual rail ticket

How to Apply?

To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form. Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 4 January 2023

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application, or to request further information.