Training Officer; Engineering & Manufacturing

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading engineering & manufacturing company

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

• Delivering practical and classroom-based training in:
  Forklift Trucks (FLT), Overhead and workplace cranes, Abrasive wheels, Material handling activities, MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), PASMA, IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely
• Assessing employee competence through practical demonstrations, observations and questioning.
• Identifying training needs and helping to plan and schedule training programmes.
• Maintaining training records, competency assessments and training matrices.
• Supporting managers to ensure employees are fully trained before undertaking operational activities.
• Promoting safe working practices and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing and updating training materials, lesson plans and refresher programmes.
• Supporting induction, onboarding and return-to-work training activities.

Essential

• Experience delivering workplace training within manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry or a similar operational environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication, coaching and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering both practical and classroom-based learning.
• Ability to assess competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels across the business.

Desirable

• Instructor qualifications in FLT, cranes, MEWP, PASMA or abrasive wheels.
• IOSH Working Safely and/or IOSH Managing Safely training experience.
• Health & Safety, Training or Learning & Development qualification.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety-critical environment.

You’ll be a professional and credible trainer who enjoys developing people and promoting safe working practices. You’ll be confident delivering training to a diverse workforce, able to adapt your style to different learners and passionate about helping others succeed.

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
• Support for further training and instructor qualifications
• Competitive BONUS structure
• Opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development and safety
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

If you’re an experienced Trainer, Training Officer, Learning & Development Trainer, Technical Trainer, Health & Safety Trainer or Workplace Instructor looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you