- Salary: Up to £55000 per annum + holiday, pension, vehicle/allowance
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a passion for developing workforce competence and driving positive safety behaviours? We are seeking a proactive and engaging Health & Safety Trainer to join a leading civil engineering and construction contractor, delivering high-quality training across live operational projects, in the East Midlands and south of the country. Based on the needs of the business, you will support site teams through practical training, assessments and competence development, helping to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance are maintained across the organisation.
Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you will plan, coordinate and deliver practical, field-based health and safety training across construction operations. Training programmes will be prioritised according to operational risks, competence gaps, audit findings, incidents and client requirements.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging classroom and practical training, assessing competency standards, maintaining accurate training records and supporting a strong safety culture throughout the business.
Training Courses Delivered
It is expected that the successful candidate will be capable of delivering accredited and awareness-based training, including:
- Vehicle Banksman / Traffic Marshal
- CAT & Genny
- Abrasive Wheels
- Hazardous Substance Awareness
Additional training and development opportunities may be available based on experience and competency requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver practical and classroom-based Health & Safety training across operational sites.
- Carry out theoretical and practical assessments to verify competence.
- Identify and address competence gaps across the workforce.
- Develop and update training materials and assessment criteria.
- Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready training records.
- Support internal audits, client audits and accreditation requirements.
- Work closely with operational and H&S management teams to identify emerging training needs.
- Promote safe systems of work, RAMS and company procedures.
- Embed company values, safety standards and behavioural expectations throughout all training activities.
- Encourage a positive, proactive and collaborative safety culture.
Candidate Requirements
- Recognised training qualification.
- Relevant qualifications and authorisations for the courses being delivered.
- Construction industry experience.
- Experience delivering Health & Safety or vocational training.
- Strong practical understanding of construction hazards and risk controls.
- Experience conducting competence assessments and practical demonstrations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Appropriate construction competency card.
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.
- CAVA or assessor qualification.
- Groundworks, civil engineering or housing sector experience.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping workforce competence and safety culture.
- Diverse training delivery across major construction and civil engineering projects.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
- Work with an established contractor committed to safety, quality and operational excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
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Health and Safety Trainer employer: Nicholas Associates Group
Nicholas Associates Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and support towards achieving Chartership. Our diverse project portfolio ensures that every day brings new challenges and rewards, making it a fulfilling place to advance your career in mechanical engineering.
