Training Advisor

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Training Advisor Salary: £40,000 - £44,000

Location:

Flexible / National Travel Required Function:
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive SHE Training Coordinator to oversee the coordination, quality, compliance and performance of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) training across Heidelberg Materials UK. This role plays a key part in ensuring our workforce has the skills, knowledge and competence required to operate safely and effectively. You will act as the subject matter expert for SHE learning, managing training programmes, maintaining competence frameworks and training records, supporting our Learning Management System (Pathway), and working closely with internal stakeholders and external training providers.

The successful candidate will combine strong SHE knowledge with training expertise, data analysis skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

SHE Training Planning and Delivery. Coordinate and oversee the national planning, scheduling and delivery of SHE training programmes for employees, managers and senior leaders. Ensure training delivery aligns with legal requirements, operational risks, competence standards and business priorities. Provide advice and guidance to employees and managers on SHE training processes and requirements. Monitor attendance, utilisation and training effectiveness, taking action to improve participation and minimise cancellations.

Maintain accurate training records, certification and evidence of competence within the Learning Management System (LMS).

Technical SHE Training Authority. Act as the technical authority for SHE training content, standards and competence requirements. Maintain knowledge of relevant SHE legislation, guidance, National Occupational Standards and industry best practice. Interpret legislative and technical requirements and advise stakeholders on training implications. Design, develop and review SHE training programmes, materials and assessments. Ensure training content aligns with the Integrated Management System (IMS), Pathway and MPA Safety by Competence requirements.

Support the development of classroom, virtual, blended and e‑learning solutions.

Training Matrices and Competence Assurance. Maintain and review SHE training matrices in collaboration with operational and SHE stakeholders. Ensure competence requirements reflect legal obligations, business needs and operational risk. Define learning outcomes, refresher periods, equivalencies, exemptions and assessment requirements. Identify gaps in training provision and recommend appropriate solutions. Ensure competence requirements are accurately reflected in Pathway and related reporting systems.

SHE Training Catalogue Management. Own and maintain the SHE training catalogue. Ensure course information, delivery methods, prerequisites, assessment requirements and certification details remain current. Review training provision against business requirements,…