Academy Technician Trainee

Your role in our team:

• Based at the CLAAS UK Academy, the role supports the day-to-day technical, workshop and operational activities that underpin the delivery of high-quality apprentice and technical/sales training. The successful candidate will work closely with Academy Trainers and the wider Academy team to ensure training facilities, equipment and resources are prepared, compliant and fit for purpose.
• This is a development-focused role on a fixed term contract for 2 years, which is designed to build strong foundations in technical support, workshop operations, health & safety and apprentice engagement, while offering exposure to the wider Academy and apprenticeship landscape.
• Working as part of the Academy team, the Academy Technician Trainee will:
  •    Support the daily operation of the Academy workshop, ensuring it is safe, organised and ready for training delivery.
  •    Assist with the setup, preparation and reset of workshops and machines for training sessions.
  •    Support Academy Trainers during practical training activities, ensuring resources and equipment are available and functioning.
  •    Carry out basic maintenance checks on tools, machinery and equipment, escalating issues where required.
  •    Support compliance with health, safety and safeguarding requirements across all Academy activities.
  •    Assist with the supervision of apprentices in the workshop, promoting safe working practices and professional behaviours.
  •    Contribute to the management and organisation of Academy resources, including tools, consumables and equipment.
  •    Support Academy and apprenticeship administration tasks where required, including course preparation and learner tracking.
  •    Take part in Academy events and activities such as inductions, assessments and graduations.
  •    Engage positively in training and development activities to build technical knowledge, confidence and capability.
  •    Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Academy.

Your profile:

• Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Essential:
    •    Background or strong interest in engineering and/or agriculture.
    •    Willingness to work towards enhanced DBS clearance.
    •    A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn.
    •    Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a workshop environment.
    •    Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
    •    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
    •    Basic IT skills (e.g. email, Microsoft Office).
  • Desirable
    •    An engineering or agricultural qualification (or working towards one).
    •    Experience supporting others in a learning or mentoring environment.
    •    Knowledge of health & safety requirements in a workshop setting.
  • Personal Qualities
    •    Enthusiastic and reliable, with a strong work ethic.
    •    Comfortable working in a practical, fast-paced environment.
    •    Passionate about developing skills and supporting the next generation of CLAAS engineers.
    •    Open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.
    •    Professional, approachable and safety-focused always.

Your benefits:

• Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary.
• Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
• Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• On site subsidised employee restaurant.
• 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
• Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Free eye test and money towards glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
• Christmas close down period.
• Industry leading sickness pay.
• Discounts on EE and Microsoft products.
• The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.