Technical Trainer & Development Specialist

Technical Trainer & Development SpecialistLocation: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YAPosition Type: ProfessionalSalary: £45,000 with company bonus of up to 5% and Company carLocation: Warwick, hybrid working with 60% office attendance and occasional UK travel At Volvo Penta Industrial, we power the industries that keep the world moving. From power generation to off-highway applications, our solutions support the machines that drive construction, agriculture, forestry, mining and material handling around the world. We are looking for a Technical Trainer & Development Specialist to take a leading role in advancing competence development across our Industrial business unit in the UK and Ireland. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded and highly capable professional to shape capability building, elevate technical expertise and contribute to the continued success of our Business Partners. In this role, you will ensure our Business Partners are developed to the highest standards through structured follow-up, reporting, and strategic development planning.We Can Offer You at Volvo Penta:Company Car: A Choice between an Electric or Hybrid carHoliday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 7% of your 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: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.Fitness perks: MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts and on site Gym. You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here: Volvo Group Employee BenefitsWho are you?You are a technically minded professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing people, and making a real impact. Engineering or Electrical diploma/degree qualifications, or equivalent Industrial experienceIMI Level 3 or 4 HD Electric Vehicle qualification, or equivalent (preferred)Experience working within an industrial environmentStrong knowledge of modern engines and control systems and fault-finding techniquesExperience with electrical systems, CAN systems, fuel systems, EATS, diagnostics, EV/BESS, and ICE technologiesExperience developing training solutions, identifying competence gaps, and creating effective development plans and materialsYou are confident communicating technical information to a broad range of audiences, adapting your approach to deliver clear, engaging and effective learning experiences.Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning systemsWhat will you do?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 have the autonomy to shape, lead, and deliver development initiatives, identify capability gaps, and design effective learning solutions that drive lasting impact Monitor capability levels, identify development needs, and create training plans aligned with business priorities and new product launchesDeliver engaging technical training across service, applications, commercial, and systems topicsManage training activities, including scheduling, records, reporting, and digital competence toolsSupport technical teams through train-the-trainer activities, collaboration, and central training eventsMaintain high-quality training facilities, equipment, and materials in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards Apply now or find out more about joining Volvo Penta.Social Channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Website All Volvo Group adverts are open for a minimum of 10 working days from the posting date.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Competence DevelopmentOrganization: Volvo PentaTravel Required: Frequent TravelRequisition ID: 33550 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.