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Job title: Technical Trainer
Function: Marketing
Location: South Cerney
Reporting to: Lead Technical Trainer
Direct reports: 0
Job grade: P2
Standard Hours (inc shift pattern): 40 hours standard
Role summary
As Technical Trainer you will be responsible for the design and delivery of flat roof training within the UK business. You will work as an integral part of the Technical Training team to develop the service offered in line with wider UK and Group expectations. You will spend the majority of your time in the National Training Centre, with some UK wide travel.
Main Responsibilities
To act as the “company host” when running external courses and ensure that BMI is presented in a positive manner.
Promote the use of systems solutions and the benefits of the BMI guarantees within established and new courses (where appropriate).
To assist in the design of new/revised training courses to keep abreast of flat roofing industry trends and needs.
To recognise commercial support opportunities and exploit these using appropriate/cost effective ways of delivering training to both internal staff and customers/client groups.
To prepare and present established training courses and materials for practical and digital delivery.
To ensure that all existing course formats/content remain current and in line with appropriate standards and legislation.
Assume the role of practical flat roofing expert within the Training Centre and be able to communicate this expertise to a wide range of “customers” (From merchant counter staff to professionals such as architects, contractors and planners)
To attend, mainly as a substitute in support of the Technical Training Lead industry body/standards meetings as a recognised roofing expert representing BMI
Interpret broader construction issues/developments and be able to discuss/debate these with industry professionals.
Ensure the safety of course delegates in a professional learning environment.
Promotion of future sales by contributing to the BMI Apprentice of the Year Initiatives.
Seminars, roadshows and presentations, both practically and digitally.
Work with industry bodies, such as the NFRC, LWRA and SPRA, to develop training support for their members
Support the wider marketing department through technical and marketing based project work
Essential competencies, skills and experience
Expertise in the installation of flat roofing systems across multiple technologies and disciplines and the ability to quickly master the Icopal branded systems with a view to training others in their use
Experience working successfully as part of a small team
Knowledge of the UK Roofing industry and site practice
Aware and experienced in creating and maintaining a safe working environment
Excellent presentation skills
Sound practical ability
Customer focused
Excellent communication skills
Good administrative skills
IT Literate
An inclusive approach and a can do attitude
Desirable competencies, skills and experience
Experience working in a training environment
Institute of Roofing membership
Externally recognised training qualification
Required qualifications
None
About BMI
BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.
With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.
Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.
Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.
A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.
Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.