Health & Safety Trainer

A leading civil engineering and utility contractor based in Essex is currently seeking a permanent Health & Safety Trainer (Training Manager) to lead and oversee their internal and external training operations. This is a key role reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ, focused on ensuring workforce competence across multiple sites in Essex and North/East London.

Start Date: May (ASAP)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum
Package: £5,000 Car Allowance
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (Flexibility required between 06:00 – 18:00)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Essex (Head Office) with travel to East/North London sites

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and deliver the internal training programme: Company inductions, Toolbox Talks, Manual Handling, Working at Height, CAT & Genny, and Banksman training. Develop internal course content and lead supervisory H&S workshops. Coordinate external training requirements including SMSTS/SSSTS, NRSWA (Streetworks), CPCS/NPORS, and NVQs. Manage CITB interactions, grant claims, and levy requirements. Track workforce competence, including the integration of agency staff into the tracking systems. Conduct site-based plant familiarisation and method statement briefings as required.

Requirements:

Essential: Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent formal training qualification. Highly Desirable: "Train the Trainer" certifications for Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, and First Aid. Proven experience in a similar H&S Training or Training Management role within the Civil Engineering, Utilities, or Construction sectors. Strong knowledge of CITB processes and external accreditation bodies. Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites across Essex and London. Proactive approach with the ability to manage training schedules independently.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV for consideration.