At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage training frameworks and ensure best practices in production operations.
- Company: Leading UK energy operator with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 2-year contract with potential for 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 safety regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 44010 - 53790 £ per year.
JAB Recruitment is supporting a strong leading UK energy operator with the appointment of an experienced Training Competence Advisor to join their Facilities Engineering team.
This is a strong 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 strong 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 strong 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 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.
