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.