Assistant Technical Trainer (Engineering Technician Pathway)
Location: Manchester – NEW CAF Rail Overhaul Facility (Lowry Park)
Contract: 12‑Month FTC
Hours: 08:00–16:00, Monday–Friday
Salary: £42,000
A Career‑Changing Opportunity to Move From the Tools Into Technical Training
CAF Rail UK is seeking a hands‑on Engineering Technician who’s ready to transition into a training‑focused role. Perfect for someone with a Level 3 engineering qualification who enjoys explaining how things work, supporting others, and wants to move into a more people‑focused technical career.
No previous training experience is required — full development and support are provided.
This role is based at the brand‑new CAF overhaul facility in Manchester, working alongside experienced engineers and the Training & Competence team.
The Role (In a Nutshell)
You’ll stay close to real engineering work, capturing technical knowledge from overhaul teams and turning it into clear, engaging training content. Over time, you’ll develop the skills to support and eventually deliver training sessions.
Ideal for a Technician who enjoys engineering but wants to grow into a role focused on communication, IT and people development.
Key Responsibilities
Training Content
Capture overhaul tasks and turn them into structured training materials
Produce presentations, diagrams and technical documentation
Support creation of digital resources (e‑learning, video, graphics)
Training Delivery Support
Assist senior trainers in planning and delivering sessions
Prepare rooms, tools, simulators and digital content
Support learners and respond to technical questions
Engineering Knowledge Capture
Work closely with overhaul and engineering teams
Attend technical meetings and update training content accordingly
Who This Role Suits
Essential:
Level 3 qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Rail, Automotive or similar)
Hands‑on Technician experience
Strong IT skills (especially PowerPoint)
Confident communicator with an interest in helping others
Organised, curious and keen to develop as a trainer
Why This Role Is a Genuine Step Up
Move off the tools into a structured technical training career
Work at a state‑of‑the‑art, brand‑new CAF facility
Daily exposure to modern rolling stock systems
Full support to grow into an Assistant Technical Trainer and beyond
Join a team focused on learning, improvement and safety
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a Technician who enjoys supporting others and is ready to move into a people‑focused technical role, this is the ideal development opportunity.
Apply now and take your first step into a rewarding Technical Training career with CAF Rail UK
