Automotive Trainer - LKQ Euro Car Parts : Job Details

Company description:

Over the past few years, LKQ Euro Car Parts has developed into something that is much more than the leading distributor of car and LCV parts. While we continue to focus on our customers across our three key markets (trade, retail and collision), stocking over 100,000 different parts and operating from 280 branches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, our key focus is on our colleagues – we recognize that our people are our greatest asset.We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.As part of LKQ Europe and wider LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and market leader, there are ample opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish and grow; both personally and professionally.Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don’t just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.

Job description:

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mechanic who has strong technical knowledge and is passionate about MOT. We will train you to be a trainer who will then go out to our garage customers and develop their skills. To be a successful trainer, you need to be passionate, engaging and approachable. If this sounds like you, you want to develop your skills and be out on the road then this could well be the next role for you!

Why work for LKQ

We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering LKQ Academy Technical Training courses to technicians and business owners 
• Deliver Training to the branch network to show how we can support our customers growth 
• Delivering high standards of customer service and support 
• Manage CPD and keep personal qualifications maintained and up to date 
• Manage course paperwork in a timely compliance

Skills and Experience

• Fully conversant with modern vehicle technology 
• Highly motivated and flexible towards your work and time constraints 
• The ability to grow strong inter-personal relationships 
• Excellent communication skills  
• Forward thinking to keep the delivery of our content at the highest standard 
• Fully qualified vehicle technician to a minimum level 3 
• Excellent PC and software skills 

What we offer

• Pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Hapi benefits retail discount
• Staff discount
• Genuine career progression
• Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support

LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we are so much more than just a parts supplier, we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.