Senior Body Repair Trainer

1 Day ago • 5 Years + • Education • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Tesla seeks a Senior Body Repair Trainer to design and deliver comprehensive training programs for body repair technicians. Responsibilities include developing workshop safety, painting, and panel beating training; conducting training sessions across Australia and New Zealand; collaborating with leadership and HR to establish career pathways for apprentices; setting up and maintaining apprentice programs; developing certification training programs for the Tesla Approved Body Repair Network; conducting audits to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards; and providing coaching and mentoring to technicians. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of automotive body repair and training experience, strong knowledge of safety procedures, experience with apprenticeship programs, and excellent communication skills. Up to 50% travel is required.

Must have:

5+ years automotive body repair experience
Training program development & delivery
Strong knowledge of workshop safety
Apprenticeship program experience
Excellent communication skills

What to Expect

We're seeking an exceptional Sr. Body Repair Trainer to join Tesla's Learning & Development team. As a key member of our team, you will design and deliver comprehensive training programs that drive safety, quality, and productivity excellence within our body repair team. Collaborating closely with leadership and HR, you will help define and build career pathways that foster growth and development for our body repair technicians. Additionally, you will establish and maintain our body repair apprentice programs across Australia and New Zealand and contribute to the development and implementation of certification training programs for our Tesla Approved Body Repair Network. Your expertise will play a critical role in shaping the skills and expertise of our body repair team, enabling us to deliver exceptional customer experiences and maintain our position as a leader in the industry.

What You’ll Do

Develop and deliver training programs for body repair technicians, including workshop safety, painting, and panel beating
Travel across Australia and New Zealand to conduct training sessions, workshops, and assessments
Collaborate with leadership and HR to establish career pathways and support the growth and development of body repair apprentices
Set up and maintain our body repair apprentice programs in both Australia and New Zealand
Work with our Tesla Approved Body Repair Network to develop and implement certification training programs
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with Tesla's safety and quality standards
Provide coaching and mentoring to body repair technicians to improve their skills and knowledge
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and advancements in body repair technology and techniques

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on body repair and training
Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs for body repair technicians
Strong knowledge of workshop safety procedures and best practices
Experience with apprenticeship programs and career development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technicians, leadership, and HR teams
Ability to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand (up to 50% of the time)
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

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