Operational Trainer in Chelmsford

Here at Marlborough Highways we are looking for an Operational Trainer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the skills, safety, and compliance of our workforce across our growing business. Experience within highways is essential but this could be a great opportunity for someone within an operational role to move onto a new career path.

You’ll be responsible for delivering, and continuously improving a wide range of training programmes and inductions, ensuring our employees and subcontractors are fully equipped to carry out their roles safely and effectively.

• Deliver in-house training courses including (but not limited to) LANTRA Traffic Management and Cat & Genny.
• Deliver the weekly Corporate and Health and Safety induction to new employees and sub-contractors ahead of starting their roles with Marlborough Highways.
• Create, develop and enhance training materials (including Delivery Plans, PowerPoint slides, supporting handouts and in-class activity sheets).
• Deliver the quarterly Safe Delivery Briefings at various depots, alongside our senior leaders.
• Carry out on-site assessments for operatives who may require further support, as and when identified by their supervisors.
• Ensure all training activities are logged and liaise with the wider Training team.
• Support the wider HR team by engaging with employees to support with HR-led initiatives and process changes.

• Experience in a Trainer role preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of traffic management essential including LANTRA Traffic Management tickets.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Marlborough depots to deliver training/assessments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage site-based and office-based staff.
• Ability to manage groups and deliver training safely in live or simulated environments.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working with apprentices, trainees or new entrants.
• Practical, solutions-focused and adaptable to the needs of the business.
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.

• Healthshield Cashback Scheme.
• Access to 24HR GP Online.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme.
• Access to our private gym.
• Free lunch provided by our in-house chef.
• Free on-site parking.

• We know people matter | We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future.
• We are open, honest and above all fair. We have spirit | We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.
• We are bold | We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always.
• We take pride in everything we do | We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work. We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care. We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.