Machinist Trainer 80%-100%
- 06 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent)
About the job
Do you wish to develop in a motivating environment within a dynamic company whose mission is to support its members, defend their interests while preparing them for upcoming challenges?
Founded in 1904, the Vaud Federation of Entrepreneurs is the largest employer association in the French-speaking construction trades. Rooted in practical reality, it defends the interests of companies in structural work, finishing work, and metal construction, offering numerous services through its entities, the AVS 66.1 Fund and the Construction School.
To strengthen our Continuing Education service at the Construction Trades Training Centre in Echallens, we are looking for a
Machinist Trainer 80%-100%
Your main missions and tasks
Training and supervision
- Deliver training for machinists M1 to M7 and other courses related to our catalogue (safety courses, aerial work platforms, forklifts, etc.)
- Conduct theoretical and practical classes, supervise participants and ensure a safe learning environment
- Assess participants’ skills and provide constructive feedback, act as an expert during practical exams
- Ensure objectivity and compliance of assessments
- Contribute to improving evaluation processes
Training development
- Participate in designing new training courses aligned with sector needs
Machine fleet maintenance
- Ensure routine maintenance and proper functioning of machines and equipment
- Identify needs for maintenance, repair or replacement
Continuous improvement
- Actively participate in continuous improvement of the service, notably within the framework of internal certification
- Be proactive in proposing improvements to facilitate internal and external work
- Suggest continuous improvements to current procedures within the service
- Propose materials to facilitate access to information for companies
External events – representation
- Represent the service at external events related to continuing education
- Represent the service at external events promoting construction trades
Your profile
- Essential licences: M1 and M2 for at least 5 years (mandatory)
- Licences M3 to M7, aerial work platform, forklift, crane or truck crane = an advantage
- Solid professional experience in the construction field in Switzerland
- Knowledge of construction machinery mechanics = a plus
- Proven experience as an adult trainer, holding the FSEA Certificate (otherwise obligation to obtain it)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft 360 suite
- Fluent in French
- Dynamic, autonomous, team spirit, flexible, responsible, reliable, rigorous
- Service-oriented
Join us!
We offer a varied activity within a pleasant working environment promoting responsibility and autonomy as well as opportunities for continuing education.
Our benefits
- 40-hour work week for a 100% position
- Possibility to work from home one day per week
- 5 to 6 weeks of holiday per year
- Attractive occupational pension plan benefits without coordination deduction
- Collective health insurance with employer contribution
- 100% of APG sickness and accident contributions covered by the employer
- Free parking
Availability: To be agreed
If interested, please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas - attestations) via JobUp only.