Training & Competence Lead Manchester

Training & Competence Lead Manchester focuses on leading the initial development journey for new technicians from induction through to initial operational performance (iop).

What the role involves

• Leading the initial development journey for new technicians from induction through to Initial Operational Performance (IOP).
• Maintain structured pathways that clearly set out the technical, safety, and behavioural requirements for readiness to operate.
• Ensure technicians are only released to operational duties when competence, confidence, and readiness have been demonstrably achieved.
• Ensure all competence records, assessments, and sign-offs are accurate, auditable, and up to date.
• Monitoring progress against competence milestones and intervene early where development is at risk.
• Oversee robust assessment and verification processes, including.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical qualification (NVQ Level 3.
• Lv3 Training delivery qualification.
• Significant experience working in a safety-critical maintenance environment.
• Experience supporting or delivering technician development, assessment, or mentoring.

Confirmed role details

• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Work closely with training providers (internal and external) to ensure learning aligns with operational needs.
• Identify gaps between classroom learning and workplace application and address these through structured practice and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement of training materials, delivery methods, and assessment criteria.

Known job details

• Pay: £46,000 per annum