About Us
Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.
Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.
To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at www.calexuk.com
Calex works closely with Volkswagen Group UK to design and deliver outstanding learning experiences for technicians across Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and TPS.
Based at the National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes – the UK’s largest automotive training facility – you’ll play a key role in developing the skills of more than 26,000 learners across the retailer network.
This is your chance to step into a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes careers, raises standards, and influences the future of the automotive industry.
The role
Are you a Senior, Diagnostic or Master Technician looking for the next step in your career?
Have you built a strong reputation for solving complex technical problems, supporting colleagues and sharing your knowledge with others?
If so, this could be your opportunity to move beyond the workshop and develop into a Volkswagen Group Factory Approved Technical Trainer. And as a Technical Trainer, you’ll deliver engaging, high-quality training that equips technicians with the skills and confidence to work on the latest Volkswagen Group technology.
Become a Volkswagen Group Factory Approved Technical Trainer Within 12 Months
You do not need previous training experience to be successful in this role.
What matters most is your technical expertise, passion for automotive technology and desire to help others develop.
Through a structured development programme, you will receive support, coaching and factory accreditation designed to help you transition from technician to professional trainer. During your first 12 months, you will work towards becoming a Volkswagen Group Factory Approved Technical Trainer, developing the skills and confidence required to deliver training across multiple Volkswagen Group brands.
This is a unique opportunity to build a long-term career in learning and development whilst remaining at the forefront of automotive technology.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a blend of hands-on workshop training, classroom sessions, virtual classrooms, and live broadcasts.
- Develop and update learning content, including new-model launch training.
- Attend brand and factory events, including product launches and factory accreditation programmes.
- Inspire technicians of all experience levels to be the best in the industry.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as defined by line management
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have a strong technical background in the automotive industry.
- Are passionate about sharing your knowledge and helping others develop and succeed.
- Enjoy coaching, mentoring and developing people.
- Can confidently engage, motivate and inspire audiences with varying levels of experience.
- Possess excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Are self-motivated, organised and able to effectively manage your own workload.
- Have a genuine interest in emerging vehicle technologies and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Are able to commute to Milton Keynes on a daily basis.
- Have experience in Light Commercial Vehicle diagnostics, repair or technical support (desirable).
- Have previous experience delivering training, coaching or mentoring (desirable).
- Hold electric vehicle and high-voltage system qualifications (desirable).
Our Calex Core Values:
We are looking for an individual who aligns with our company core values:
- Caring & Supportive
- Open & Honest
- Welcoming & Inclusive
- Collaborative & Inspiring
- Enjoyable & Rewarding
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Accountable & Reliable
- Healthy & Sustainable
Whether you’re already a trainer or an experienced technician looking for a new challenge and are passionate about automotive, love helping people grow, and want a career with variety, purpose, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing the skills that make you suitable for this role.
Salary & Benefits: £41,800 – £48,660 per annum including car allowance + £10,000 personal development investment. .
Plus: 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover.
Contract: Permanent / Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week (typically 8:30am-5pm)
Place of Work:
Volkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes
Training may also take place at:
- Calex offices
- Additional VWG facilities
- Retailers
- International venues, including Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic
The NLC is a modern training facility with an onsite restaurant serving a choice of three different hot meals each day, it also benefits from an onsite parking, deli bar and Starbucks café.
Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.
Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).
Visa Sponsorship: Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.
