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Training & Competence Lead

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY 
 
The Training & Competence Lead (Technical Readiness) is responsible for ensuring newly 
recruited technicians (including technician apprentices) are effectively developed and supported 
to achieve Initial Operational Performance (IOP) in a safe, timely, and fully compliant manner. 
The role supports the delivery of initial vehicle, equipment and process training, introduction to 
training pathways and competence frameworks, enabling the successful assessment of 
competence 
 
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
- Technical Readiness & IOP Delivery 
 
- Lead the initial development journey for new technicians from induction through to Initial 
Operational Performance (IOP). 
 
- Define, implement, and maintain structured pathways that clearly set out the technical, safety, 
and behavioural requirements for readiness to operate. 
 
- Ensure technicians are only released to operational duties when competence, confidence, and 
readiness have been demonstrably achieved. 
 
COMPETENCE MANAGEMENT 
 
- Ensure all competence records, assessments, and sign-offs are accurate, auditable, and up to 
date. 
- Monitor progress against competence milestones and intervene early where development is at 
risk. 
 
ASSESSMENT & ASSURANCE 
 
- Design and oversee robust assessment and verification processes, including: 
 
- Workplace assessment 
- Knowledge and skills validation 
- Practical task observation 

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT 
 
- Work closely with training providers (internal and external) to ensure learning aligns with 
operational needs. 
- Identify gaps between classroom learning and workplace application and address these through 
structured practice and coaching. 
- Support continuous improvement of training materials, delivery methods, and assessment 
criteria. 
 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 
 
ESSENTIAL 
 
- Significant experience working in a safety-critical maintenance environment. 
- Experience supporting or delivering technician development, assessment, or mentoring. 
- Strong understanding of competence management in a safety-critical industry. 
- Ability to interpret and apply standards, rules, and procedures in an operational setting. 
- Confident stakeholder engagement across all areas of the business. 
 
DESIRABLE 
 
- Experience working with or developing Initial Operational Performance (IOP) or similar 
frameworks. 
- Familiarity with rail assurance, audit, or compliance activities. 
- Understanding of apprenticeship or early-career development models in rail. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
ESSENTIAL 
- Relevant technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / equivalent or higher). 
- Lv3 Training delivery qualification 
 
DESIRABLE 
- Assessors qualification (e.g. A1 / CAVA or equivalent). 
- Coaching or mentoring qualification. 
- Safety or quality management qualification

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