
Team Lead Training Academy (m/f/d)
Description
FlixTrain is looking for a Team Lead for its Training Academy in Berlin, reporting to the Head of Academy, with a planned start in March 2027. You will lead a team of six trainers covering theory, practical and language training, and ensure that train driver training under §14 of the German Train Driver Ordinance (TfV) is delivered in high quality, in regulatory compliance and efficiently organised. The role owns the training organisation and all training documentation, conducts regular observation of training sessions and supports internal and external audits, including by the Federal Railway Authority (EBA). You will also select and manage external training providers and drive the further development of training content. Candidates need a completed train driver qualification, a §14 TfV trainer qualification and leadership or coordination experience in a training environment.
Requirements
- Completed training as a train driver
- Trainer qualification according to §14 TfV
- Sound knowledge of the relevant regulations (TfV, EBA)
- Experience in team leadership or coordination in a training environment, with a structured and independent way of working
- Experience selecting and managing external service providers, with a good understanding of contractual and quality requirements
- Strong communication skills, reliability and willingness to travel
- Cooperative and appreciative leadership style
Experience Level
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📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
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Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
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Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Flix (parent of FlixBus and FlixTrain) is a European mobility provider running long-distance bus and train networks across 40+ countries under asset-light, tech-first operations.
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