Training Manager - UK

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Training Manager to establish and lead a growing technical training capability within our UK business. This is a unique role combining hands-on training delivery, programme development, and strategic growth, with the opportunity to build the UK into a key hub for customer and internal automation training. We're open to candidates from two backgrounds: An experienced technical trainer looking to specialise in advanced automation systems, or An automation engineer with a passion for training, coaching, and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities

• Delivering Customer Value
• Deliver high-quality technical training to our UK customer base for the full product range including:
• Valmet DNA DCS
• Valmet QCS
• Analyser and measurement products
• Build and manage a structured training schedule, including customer-specific courses
• Play a key role in growing our UK training business
• Driving Internal Capability
• Support the Western Europe region in the rollout of DNAe with training across the area
• Deliver structured training programmes for automation engineers
• Building the Future Talent Pipeline
• Act as a mentor and coach to engineers and early-career professionals, supporting their technical development and career progression
• Contribute to building a strong internal capability by sharing knowledge and best practices across teams
• Support onboarding and upskilling of new employees through structured and informal training
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organisation
• Developing Training Excellence
• Create and maintain engaging technical training content (classroom, hands-on, and digital)
• Continuously improve training based on feedback and evolving technologies
• Ensure training aligns with business objectives and delivers measurable impact

Requirements

• Background in automation engineering, DCS systems, or technical training
• Experience delivering or developing technical training (or strong desire to move into training)
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems (Valmet DNA or similar is an advantage)
• Mandatory UK Driving License
• Strong communication and presentation skills - able to simplify complex topics
• Passion for developing people and sharing knowledge
• Organised, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across global teams
• Why Join Us?
• This role offers a rare opportunity to:
• Shape and grow a high-impact training function from the ground up
• Contribute directly to business growth and customer success
• Play a key role in the rollout of next-generation automation solutions
• Develop future engineering talent and capability
• Interested?
• If you're passionate about automation and developing people - and want to play a key role in building something new - we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Information

Automation Training Manager - UK Location: Warrington (UK) Travel Percentage: 20% Function: Automation / Service / Learning & Development

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