Instructor/Trainer - Plant / HGV (Construction Training)

Vocational Instructor/Trainer – Plant / HGV (Construction Training)

📍 Location: Bircham Newton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

💼 Contract Type: Permanent

🕒 Working Pattern: Full-Time

💰 Salary: £40,500 – £46,350 per annum

🔐 Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS

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⭐ Why Join This Training Provider?

Join a leading training provider with over 60 years’ experience in vocational training and development, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.

We offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (rising to 30 days) + Bank Holidays

• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

• Home-Based Flexibility with regional travel requirements

• Employee Discounts, Long Service Awards, and Company Recognition Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

• Stable and rewarding career within a nationally recognised and respected organisation

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About the Role:

We’re looking for a Vocational Instructor specialising in Plant Mechanics or HGV with plant experience to deliver high-quality training and education to learners and apprentices at the Bircham Newton site. You will inspire and guide the next generation of construction professionals by combining your industry experience with engaging classroom and practical teaching.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver theory and hands-on practical training aligned with modern construction industry standards

• Create high-quality, inclusive teaching materials and lesson plans

• Use diagnostic assessments to tailor support and ensure learners' progress

• Provide timely, constructive feedback to learners

• Track and report learner progress using learner management systems

• Support apprentices' development of core English, maths, digital and employability skills

• Engage with employers, assessors, and internal support teams to maintain consistent learning pathways

• Attend periodic reviews and ensure learners stay on track, offering intervention support as required

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in line with safeguarding policy

• Maintain up-to-date industry and teaching knowledge through CPD activities

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Required Qualifications & Experience:

✅ Level 3 qualification in Plant Mechanics or HGV with plant experience

✅ Recent and relevant experience in the construction or plant/HGV industry

✅ Excellent knowledge of modern industry practices and health & safety standards

✅ Minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)

✅ Assessor Award (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)

✅ Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths

✅ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

✅ Strong communication and organisational skills

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Desirable:

➕ Higher-level construction-related qualification

➕ Level 5 teaching qualification

➕ Experience delivering apprenticeship standards or working with awarding bodies

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Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours when needed

• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Enhanced DBS clearance

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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality vocational education, mentoring future industry professionals, and want to work for a respected and rewarding organisation – we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Simon Atkins on 07894 752230