Req ID: 521824
Location: Derby (on site)
Appointment Basis: 12-month Fixed Term (maternity cover)
Apply by: 09/07/2026
Salary: £50,000 DOE and excellent benefits
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your future role
As a Technical and Trainer Assessor, you will assist the Training and Competence Manager in ensuring that staff working on Derby Projects and other relevant initiatives in the UK are technically trained and demonstrably competent in performing their tasks and responsibilities in accordance with current legislation and industry standards. This involves conducting training and assessments with minimal disruption to production while ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are accurately maintained and kept up to date.
Additionally, the role will lead the development of technical training initiatives, including E-learning packages, theoretical classroom training, and practical on-site delivery, while also supporting the development of safety-critical assessments.
We’ll look to you for:
- Carry out competence assessments on staff, certify competence and ensure records are maintained to an auditable standard that meets requirement of current legislation
- Carry out risk assessments on appropriate work tasks at all depots as required
- Develop and deliver training courses e.g. technical Vehicle Introduction Training (VIT) courses, systems training, software training, plant and equipment training
- Carry out in-process audits, product assurance and compliance checks
- Input and maintain data in technical competency and learning management systems to support the needs of the depot and the team
- Support with the Internal Verification process of technical training and assessment
- Some travel between relevant Depots to fulfil Training and Assessment responsibilities when required
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of technical systems, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic etc.
- A recognised Assessor qualification - desirable
- A recognised Trainer qualification - desirable
- Proficient with Microsoft Office packages
- Current driving licence is desirable
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Contribute to innovative projects.
- Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment.
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
- Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
- A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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