At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage training frameworks and ensure best practices in production operations.
- Company: Leading UK energy operator with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 2-year contract with potential for offshore visits and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in training management and knowledge of oil & gas regulations.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
JAB Recruitment is supporting a leading UK energy operator with the appointment of an experienced Training & Competence Advisor to join their Facilities Engineering team. This is a 2-year contract opportunity, aligned with the planned cessation of production at a major UK gas hub, with an ASAP start to support a new organisational structure going live from 1 October 2026.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: 2 years
Start: ASAP
Hybrid working: 4 days per week in the office. The current non-contractual hybrid working arrangement requires Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office, with the fourth office day being either Monday or Friday depending on team requirements. Full-time office working is also available if preferred.
The successful candidate will provide specialist Training & Competence advisory services, maintaining standards, procedures and systems and ensuring consistent best practice across operated assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing training and competence assurance frameworks across operated assets
- Maintaining competence registers, job profiles and Training & Competence Management Systems
- Developing assessment programmes for Safety Critical, Operational Critical and Technical roles
- Providing governance and assurance of operational training and competence
- Supporting assessors, verifiers and functional competence frameworks
- Developing and maintaining training and competence standards, procedures and processes
- Producing training, competence and KPI reports
- Establishing assessment programmes for Emergency Management and Emergency Response Teams
- Delivering annual training and competence assurance programmes
- Acting as contract owner for third-party training booking services
- Supporting audits, inspections and regulatory assurance activities
- Preparing training budgets and monitoring spend
- Maintaining relevant training and assessment records for contracting personnel
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Strong Training & Competence Management experience within upstream oil & gas
- Detailed knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements relating to training and competence
- Knowledge of Safety Case requirements and competence assurance standards
- Experience developing and maintaining competence criteria and assessment frameworks
- A Production Operations background
- Previous offshore asset experience
- Several years' experience in training management
- Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and influencing skills
- Valid BOSIET and Offshore Medical
- Flexibility to undertake regular offshore visits
If you have a strong background in Training, Competence Assurance or Learning & Competence within upstream oil & gas, please get in touch directly to discuss the opportunity.
Training & Competence Advisor – Production Operations in England employer: JAB Recruitment
As a Document Management Controller at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and efficiency across various business units. We offer comprehensive training opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to employee growth, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to critical projects. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
