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Lead Technical Trainer at Acorn Stairlifts

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Lead Technical Trainer

Acorn Stairlifts

BD20 6RB Expires in 18 Days

Job description

Are you passionate about developing people, driving high standards, and creating a consistent approach to training across an organisation?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Technical Trainer to own our Training Academy, lead a small team of trainers, and help build the skills, knowledge, and confidence of colleagues across the business—both in the UK and internationally.

This is more than just a training role. You will play a key part in designing engaging learning programs, coaching colleagues, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our Academy delivers outstanding results every day.

Salary : £35,000 P/A

Working Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and support a small team of technical trainers to maintain high standards of training delivery.

  • Academy Ownership: Manage the day-to-day effectiveness and strategic direction of the Training Academy.

  • Instructional Design & Delivery: Design and deliver innovative, hands-on technical training programs.

  • Coaching & Mentorship: Coach colleagues across the business to drive learning, performance, and operational excellence.

  • Global Impact: Opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe to support international teams.

What We’re Looking For

The best part? Full industry training is provided.

You don't need prior mobility industry experience!

  • Proven experience in a technical, engineering, operational, or training environment.

  • Strong communication skills with clear leadership potential.

  • Ability to demonstrate and embody our Acorn Core Values:

    • Quality – Delivering high standards in products and services.

    • Unity – Working together as one global team.

    • Integrity – Acting responsibly, ethically, and honestly.

    • Caring – Supporting our customers, each other, and the community.

    • Ambition – Taking pride in everything we do and striving for continuous improvement.

Perks & Recognition

  • Acorn Achievers: Monthly employee awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.

  • Recommend a Friend: Referral bonus scheme—earn up to £100 for successful hire referrals.

  • Career Growth: Join a well-established, industry-leading organization with a strong reputation for innovation and investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about developing people and want to join a well-established, industry-leading organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts. This position may close early if a high volume of qualified applications is received, so please submit your application as soon as possible.