Academy Trainer - Health & Safety in Bradford

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a salary from £40,167-£50,209 per annum, depending on experience. We provide the following benefits:

• An electric company van
• Annual performance related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Academy Trainer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Esholt, Bradford with regional travel expected as part of the role.

Work type: This is a permanent opportunity, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in: We are seeking experienced and passionate Health & Safety Trainers to join our team. These are regionally based roles, responsible for delivering high-quality training programmes across Yorkshire Water sites. You will play a key part in ensuring compliance, promoting safe working practices, and empowering employees with the knowledge to work safely and effectively. You will be responsible for the training and/or assessing of Yorkshire Water Colleagues in Health & Safety related courses/qualifications. You will deliver consistently good teaching, learning and assessment and motivate delegates to raise their ambitions and realise their full potential.

As our Academy Trainer/Assessor you will:

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training sessions across a range of health and safety topics.
• Facilitate both classroom and practical training, ensuring learners gain hands‑on experience where applicable.
• Assess learner competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, best practices, and industry standards.
• Support the development of training materials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach individuals or small groups around Health & Safety principles in line with products & Health and Safety policies and procedures.

You will deliver training in some of the following key areas:

• Control of Work (Permit Writing) – Ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Manual Handling – Teaching correct techniques to reduce risk of injury.
• Work at Height – Promoting safe practices and legal requirements for working at height.
• Confined Space – Training on entry procedures, risk assessment, and emergency response.
• IOSH – Delivering accredited IOSH courses to enhance workplace safety awareness.
• Fire Marshall – Preparing employees to act effectively in fire emergencies.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) – Educating on safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Construction Design Management (CDM) – Training on CDM regulations and responsibilities for safe construction projects.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Recognised Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Training and Assessing Qualifications such as Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering training in some of the Health & Safety courses mentioned above.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage learners and adapt training to different learning styles.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Flexibility to travel across Yorkshire Water sites and a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

How to apply: If you’re an experienced Training / Assessing professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. Please apply online and submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process: Closing Date – 9th January, 2026. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.