Training Officer - Automotive Logistics Leader

Training Officer - (Internal processes and systems) Automotive Logistics Leader
Birmingham B37
£25,000 - £30,000

Who we are:

We offer a full range of services and solutions to support our customers through the whole process of vehicle inspections, collection and deliveries, vehicle demonstrations and refurbishment. These services can be bought individually or can be delivered as a fully managed service. From a single vehicle movement to a complete fleet located nationwide – we have it covered.

Underpinning our service we have an experienced and passionate team of logistics professionals backed up by the latest technology. Our vehicle logistics platform takes advantage of the latest developments in mobile computing and hand held and tablet technologies to deliver our customers up to date logistics data, management dashboards and full control of the logistics process. This means we can offer our clients complete visibility of their vehicle movements with real time up to date information, reducing complexity and uncertainty, and offering peace of mind and an unrivalled customer experience.

The Training Officer Role:

Our drive and focus on personal development has resulted in the requirement for an internal trainer. This role needs to equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively.

You'll be required to be strategic but flexible enough to react to business demand. Assessing the skills and knowledge within the organisation and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills. You'll either deliver the training yourself or arrange for an expert in a specific area to.

To be a successful applicant you will ideally have automotive logistics process knowledge or experience aligned to this. You need to be passionate about improving performance and enabling people. You do not need to have specific training experience as support will be given; however you do need to be confident in leading and presenting to a group of people.

Training Officer Main Responsibilities:

+ Identify training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers 
+ Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual. Amending and revising as necessary, in order to adapt to changes.
+ Work with the business to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties.
+ Plan and assess the 'return on investment' of any training or development programme 
+ Develop effective induction programmes for new staff
+ Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers
+ Devise individual learning plans
+ Produce training materials for in-house courses 
+ Manage the delivery of training and development programmes 
+ Ensure that statutory training requirements are met
+ Help line managers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
+ Keep up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
+ Research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.

Training Officer Required Skills:

+ Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels of an organisation, motivate others and change people's attitudes when necessary
+ Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
+ Presentation skills
+ A strong customer-focused background
+ Problem-solving and negotiation skills
+ Initiative and the ability to offer new ideas
+ Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
+ Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives
+ Good time-keeping skills and the ability to multitask to enable you to effectively manage training schedules
+ Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
+ Personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development.
+ Ability to effectively manage high volumes of competing demand and priorities.
+ Confident with Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint

You may have worked in the following capacities:
Trainer, Training Advisor, Training Officer, Learning & Development Trainer

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