Technical Training Partner

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Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.

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Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

General managers - General manager

Job title

Technical Training Partner

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Technical Training Partner
Location :Burnley
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
About Safran Nacelles:
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.
Your Role:
You will work closely with operational leaders, HR colleagues, training providers, and educational partners to identify workforce capability needs and deliver effective training and development programmes. The role is responsible for managing the Training School, supporting apprentices and employees, and ensuring training provision aligns with operational objectives, compliance requirements, and future skills needs.
Key Responsibilities:
•Collaborate with operational teams and key stakeholders to identify current and future skills and capability requirements, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and business objectives.
•Develop, maintain, and review skills and competency matrices to identify operational capability gaps, training priorities, and future development needs.
•Translate identified skills and capability gaps into structured development plans and appropriate training interventions.
•Design, develop, and deliver engaging practical and classroom-based training programmes, applying TWI (Training Within Industry) methodology and other appropriate learning techniques.
•Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee training activities within the relevant Training School area, including apprentice rotations, structured learning pathways, and on-the-job training.
•Provide line management for employees and apprentices where required, including objective setting, performance and development reviews, attendance and wellbeing management, and addressing performance or conduct matters in accordance with company policies and procedures.
•Monitor apprentice and trainee progress, competence, and development, providing appropriate coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support.
•Manage training facilities, equipment, materials, and learning resources to ensure a safe, effective, and productive learning environment.
•Maintain accurate and up-to-date training, competency, and development records, ensuring appropriate traceability and compliance with relevant health and safety, quality, organisational, and regulatory requirements.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including: 
- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant) 
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days) 
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring
•Proven experience in training, apprenticeship management, learning and development, or workforce development within a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or operational environment.
•Previous line management or people management experience, ideally including apprentices, trainees, or employees undertaking structured development programmes.
•Strong understanding of skills and competency management, workforce capability assessment, and skills gap identification.
•Knowledge and practical application of TWI (Training Within Industry) or equivalent workplace training and instructional methodologies.
•Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
•Excellent communication, coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and develop individuals at different levels of experience and capability.
•Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational teams, management, HR, training providers, and educational partners.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret training, competency, and performance information and use it to support effective decision-making.
•Strong understanding of health and safety, quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a training and operational environment.
•A proactive continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, challenge existing approaches constructively, and support the implementation of improved ways of working.
•Demonstrates strong leadership, judgement, and accountability, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive approach to developing others.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley