Job Introduction
Are you passionate about safety and training? Join our team as a Utilities Safety Trainer, working with the Director of Training and reporting to the Compliance & Training Manager. In this role, you’ll deliver specialist safety training leading to accredited Energy & Utilities Skills (EUSR) qualifications. From Electro & Butt Fusion Welding and Pressure Testing to SHEA Passport Schemes and Safe Digging, you’ll play a vital role in upskilling delegates and exceeding client expectations for outstanding delivery.
Training sessions will be delivered at our specialist training centre in Nottinghamshire, across our national satellite locations, or on-site at customer premises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver training courses to meet client and employee requirements on time
- Ensure courses meet minimum quality standards and align with awarding bodies
- Consistently assess and measure delegate performance
- Assist in the development of new courses that meet industry standards.
- Stay informed on statutory policies, health & safety, and awarding body requirements
- Identify and support improvements to courses
- Manage online booking software and maintain accurate records
- Issue accreditation certificates and ensure efficient logistics for training sessions
- Prioritise group and personal health & safety at all times
What We’re Looking For:
- Is detail-oriented, especially in administrative tasks
- Holds a recognised training qualification.(optional)
- Has knowledge and experience in the Utilities sector
- Communicates effectively and delivers engaging presentations
- Is happy to deliver practical training outdoors in all weathers
- Has experience creating or contributing to training materials
- Holds GCSEs (grade C or National 4 and above) in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Has experience with fusion welding techniques, pressure testing, or other specialist utilities courses (e.g., SHEA Passport Schemes)
- Holds a Full UK Driving Licence
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice pension
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
A Little Bit About Us:
Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.
Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.
At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.
Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.
Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
