SITRAIN Trainer

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? 

 

This role will be within our SITRAIN UK business unit based in our HQ Manchester office. This is a varied role and a fantastic opportunity.

 

SITRAIN UK is one of the most successful training solutions businesses for Siemens globally and supports the automation learning needs of our customers and staff. This job opportunity has arisen to support the sustained growth of this business in meeting the global skills challenge. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, evolving 'skills business' that is selling and delivering high quality learning solutions and providing significant opportunities to be involved in new training projects.

 

We are looking for an experienced engineering professional (from industry or academia) looking for an opportunity to help our customers get the best out of our portfolio of automation products through our training courses. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

 

You'll make a difference by:

The preparation and presentation to staff and customers of a range of training courses on Siemens industrial automation products and solutions either face to face or remotely delivered at the Industry Training Centre, Manchester or at customer sites throughout the UK. Equally important are the proactive identification of further customer training requirements and the formulation of appropriate training solutions to meet those requirements. The role involves both presentation of standard courses and the negotiation, design and delivery of customised training programmes. Although most of the training is at the Industry Training Centre, Manchester regular travel throughout the UK is required to carry out sales support visits, carry out skills gap analysis and deliver training solutions to customers.

What we're looking for:

Candidates should preferably be educated to HNC/HND/Degree level in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) and should have sound experience of working with industrial automation systems within discrete and process manufacturing industries. Practical current experience of programming/commissioning or servicing industry automation based systems is essential. There is a range of experience areas which would be considered for this role including PLCs, industrial networking, HMI, SCADA, Process Control, Robotics, CNC and Drives. Candidates should ideally have previous formal training experience, preferably customer training in an industrial environment, but the enthusiasm and ability to deliver quality training solutions to our customers will also be a key factor. The successful applicant will display a high level of self motivation and be willing to both use initiative and accept responsibility. Other aspects of the role require a certain commercial awareness and a passion for developing and maximising business opportunities. Experience in skills analysis would also be useful as part of this role involves liaison with our customers when proposing appropriate training solutions.  

Please note, this role will be subject to pre-employment screening checks, including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check, social media/online searches check and references. 

 

What can we offer?

Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!  

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.