Lifting Industry Trainer

Lifting Industry Trainer

Industry Leader | Part of Axel Johnson International

Join Certex UK

Are you an experienced lifting industry professional with a passion for developing others and sharing your expertise?

Certex UK is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Lifting Industry Trainer to join our Great Yarmouth team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality lifting and lifting equipment training while working for one of the UK's leading lifting solutions providers.

As part of Axel Johnson International, a global industrial group operating in more than 35 countries, Certex offers the security and stability of an international organisation combined with the supportive culture of a local business. We recognise the value of industry expertise and offer excellent rates of pay, an attractive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

Why Join Certex UK?

✅ Industry-Leading Business

Join a respected organisation with a strong reputation for quality, safety and technical expertise within the lifting industry.

✅ Global Strength, Local Support

As part of Axel Johnson International, you'll benefit from the backing of a successful international industrial group committed to long-term growth and investment.

✅ Career Development Opportunities

We invest in our people and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

The Role

Working as part of our training team, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, informative and practical training courses covering lifting equipment, lifting operations and industry best practices.

You will work closely with customers across a range of industries, helping them develop competence, improve safety standards and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and industry requirements.

The role will involve both classroom-based and practical training delivery, as well as supporting the development and continuous improvement of training materials and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Deliver training courses covering lifting equipment and lifting operations.
• Provide both theoretical and practical instruction to delegates of varying experience levels.
• Ensure all training is delivered in a professional, engaging and effective manner.
• Assess delegate competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain training records and associated documentation.
• Train, competency assess and develop internal staff

Technical Support

• Share industry knowledge and best practice with delegates.
• Support the ongoing review and development of training materials.
• Assist in ensuring training content remains aligned with current legislation, standards and industry guidance.
• Promote safe working practices and a strong safety culture.

Customer Engagement

• Build positive relationships with customers and delegates.
• Represent Certex UK professionally at customer sites and training locations.
• Understand customer requirements and contribute to delivering an excellent training experience.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience within the lifting industry.
• Strong knowledge of lifting equipment and lifting operations.
• Good understanding of LOLER and lifting industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confident delivering training to groups with varying levels of experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to engage delegates and adapt training styles to different audiences.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

• Experience carrying out lifting equipment inspections and thorough examinations.
• Experience producing LOLER reports and certification.
• Excellent IT skills
• Live within a daily commutable distance from Great Yarmouth

Desirable

• Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring or technical instruction.

• LEEA qualifications or other relevant lifting industry qualifications.
• Training or assessor qualifications.
• Knowledge of height safety equipment and associated regulations.
• Forklift licence.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• 4x salary death-in-service life insurance benefit
• Contributory pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Career progression opportunities within Certex UK and the wider Axel Johnson International Group

About Certex UK

Certex UK is one of the UK's leading suppliers of lifting equipment, wire rope, height safety products, inspections, training and specialist services. We support customers across a wide range of industries through expert advice, quality products and industry-leading service.

As part of Axel Johnson International, we combine local expertise with the strength, resources and opportunities of a global organisation.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced lifting industry professional looking for a rewarding training role with excellent rates of pay, strong benefits and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Certex UK and help shape the next generation of lifting industry professionals.