Posted 3 months ago
Operational Trainer
Chelmsford - HQOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Operational Trainer at Marlborough Highways designs and delivers in-house training, inductions, and on-site assessments to develop workforce skills, safety, and compliance across highways operations.
About this role
Here at Marlborough Highways we are looking for an Operational Trainer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the skills, safety, and compliance of our workforce across our growing business. Experience within highways in essential but this could be a great opportunity for someone within an operational role to move onto a new career path.
You’ll be responsible for delivering, and continuously improving a wide range of training programmes and inductions, ensuring our employees and subcontractors are fully equipped to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver in-house training courses including (but not limited to)
- LANTRA Traffic Management
- Cat & Genny
- Deliver the weekly Corporate and Health and Safety induction to new employees and sub-contractors ahead of starting their roles with Marlborough Highways
- Create, develop and enhance training materials (including Delivery Plans, PowerPoint slides, supporting handouts and in-class activity sheets)
- Deliver the quarterly Safe Delivery Briefings at various depots, alongside our senior leaders
- Carry out on-site assessments for operatives who may require further support, as and when identified, by their supervisors.
- Ensure all training activities are logged and liaise with the wider Training team
- Support the wider HR team by engaging with employees to support with HR-led initiatives and process changes
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in a Trainer role preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of traffic management essential including LANTRA Traffic Management tickets
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Marlborough depots to deliver training/assessments
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage site‑based and office-based staff.
- Ability to manage groups and deliver training safely in live or simulated environments.
- Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.
- Experience working with apprentices, trainees or new entrants.
- Practical, solutions‑focused and adaptable to the needs of the business
- Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.
Benefits
- Healthshield Cashback Scheme
- Access to 24HR GP Online
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
- Access to our private gym
- Free lunch provided by our in house chef
- Free on site parking
Our Values and Behaviours
We know people matter | We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open, honest and above all fair.
We have spirit | We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.
We are bold | We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always.
We take pride in everything we do | We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.
Skills
Full UK Driving LicenceHealth And Safety LegislationInduction DeliveryLANTRA Traffic ManagementOn-site AssessmentPowerPointTraffic ManagementTraining Materials Creation
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