Technical Training Instructor

Scania Australia Pty Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Milton Keynes is searching for a passionate Technical Training Instructor. This role involves delivering industry-recognized training and developing tailored courses for the Scania network. The ideal candidate has an automotive technical background and a strong passion for developing others. You will create engaging learning experiences, ensuring high standards in safety and training effectiveness. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus scheme

Loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering technical training to a broad audience.
• Experience with current training methodologies.
• Passionate about training and developing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning environments for colleagues.
• Deliver technical learning programs while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to assess training effectiveness.

Skills

Technical training expertise

Coaching abilities

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Automotive technical background

Job description

Job Title: Technical Training Instructor

Working Hours: Monday – Friday – 08:45 – 17:00

Location: Milton Keynes – Based from our Brand New Scania Training Academy

Scania’s exciting new Training Academy opens in July 2026. Until then, the role will be based at our current academy in Loughborough.

Salary: £44,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• 4x basic salary life assurance

About the Position

An opportunity for an experienced Technical Training Instructor with a genuine enthusiasm for developing others to join the Scania GB family. Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles and power solutions we are building a brand-new learning academy in Milton Keynes, where this role will be based. The successful candidate will come from an automotive technical background and will have an excellent working knowledge of the automotive industry and current training methodologies.

You will be delivering industry recognised training, as well as bespoke courses specifically for our Scania UK network. You will be at the forefront of developing our people, aiding Scania to deliver industry leading training that creates an exceptional service for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Creating an engaging learning environment, inspiring, guiding and challenge colleagues to develop their competences, skills, and behaviours.
• Deliver the latest technical learning programme, both theoretical and practical whilst ensuring excellent Health & Safety standards are maintained, as well as being a role model for the Scania prestige and premium.
• Work closely with the wider People Development team, creating a culture of trust and excellence, developing training linked to new and existing standards and integrating new training courses in the technical training programme.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs, covering a wide range of automotive technical subjects. Face to Face, remotely or through a blended learning approach.
• Utilise a range of Training methods to engage learners, ensuring that the content is accessible and adaptable to all learning styles and backgrounds.
• Create an inclusive atmosphere within the classroom and workshop environment, encouraging participation and collaboration among all delegates.
• Stay updated with the latest automotive technologies, industry trends, and best practices, to continuously enhance the Training curriculum.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to delegates, developing them in their technical problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborate with the wider People Development team to assess the effectiveness of training programmes and implement improvements, based on feedback and performance evaluations.
• Analyse and adapt training to ensure Scania deliver training that meets the needs of our people and customers.

About you

• Passionate – a genuine passion for Training and developing our colleagues, across the business.
• Ability to coach – encourage and coach professional growth.
• Team Player – understands the importance of a united team approach, and relishes the opportunity to share, learn and support.
• Clear communicator – clearly communicating with stakeholders, delegates, and the training team.
• Technical knowledge – experience and a proven track record of delivering technical training to a broad audience.

Closing date: 1st February 2026

Interview Dates: 11th Feb / 17th Feb

Next steps

1. If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.