Competency & Training Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Burton on Trent, LJ, gb
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- • Experience within the Rail Industry.
- Key Competencies
- Leadership
- • Builds and develops high-performing training teams.
- • Drives engagement and accountability.
- Strategic Thinking
- • Creates long-term capability development plans aligned to business objectives.
- Communication
- • Communicates effectively at all organisational levels.
- Analytical Skills
- • Uses data and metrics to identify trends and drive decisions.
- Planning & Organisation
- • Effectively manages multiple projects and priorities.
- Continuous Improvement
- • Identifies opportunities to improve capability, efficiency, and performance.
- What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
- At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clien
- If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
- Who are we?
- Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are le
- Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
- Culture powers us and the possibilities.
- We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion
- We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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Full description
Overview
The Competency & Training Manager will be the site's subject matter expert for workforce capability development, ensuring the Burton & Birkenhead sites maintain a highly skilled, competent, and future-ready workforce.
The role will play a critical part in supporting operational performance, quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth through the establishment of a robust competency framework and the creation of an on-site Training School.
Job Purpose
The Competency & Training Manager is responsible for the strategic development, governance, delivery, and continuous improvement of all competencies, training, and skills development activities across the Burton & Birkenhead sites.
The role will ensure that all operational personnel possess the necessary skills, qualifications, and competence to safely and effectively perform their duties while supporting business growth, customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
A key responsibility of the position will be transfer of competency and skills from the closure of Doncaster site and ensuring consistency of records and training, and the development of a business case and implementation strategy for an on-site Training School, creating a sustainable capability development model to support current and future workforce requirements.
Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Competency Management
- Own and maintain the site's Competency Management Framework.
- Develop and implement competency standards for all operational and support functions.
- Ensure all employees are assessed, trained, and authorised in accordance with business requirements.
- Maintain robust competency matrices and training records.
- Monitor competence expiry dates, reassessments, and refresher training requirements.
- Lead competency audits and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Provide regular reporting on workforce capability, competency risks, and training performance.
Training Strategy & Delivery
- Develop and deliver the site's annual training strategy aligned to business objectives.
- Identify skills gaps and workforce development requirements.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of technical, operational, safety, quality, and leadership training.
- Ensure training programmes are effective, measurable, and aligned to industry best practice.
- Establish evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness and return on investment.