CITB Site Safety Plus Trainer

SWT Health and Safety Training; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Health & Safety is expanding our delivery team and looking for a CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) Trainer to join our growing network. You’ll deliver practical training to operatives, supervisors and managers across the construction and utilities sectors—helping learners apply real-world safety principles and achieve their CITB qualifications with confidence.

The role requires 3–5 years of site experience, a teaching qualification, and current SSP trainer approval.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ construction or civil engineering site experience (essential).
• A teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, or higher).
• Current CITB Site Safety Plus Trainer Approval (or eligibility for approval).
• Strong understanding of CDM, risk management, and site supervision principles.
• Able to connect with all levels of the workforce and keep training practical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical training to operatives, supervisors, and managers across construction and utilities sectors.
• Lead a classroom and keep training relatable and practical.
• Maintain accurate course records, registers, and learner documentation.
• Contribute to course quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Represent Southwest Health & Safety across partner sites and venues.
• Deliver CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses (SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA, Refresher programmes).
• Provide structured training to learners from operatives to site managers.
• Flexible delivery — hybrid and on-site teaching opportunities.
• All training materials, resources, and ongoing support provided.

Education

Teaching qualification

CITB Site Safety Plus Trainer Approval

Job description

Southwest Health & Safety is expanding our delivery team and looking for a CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) Trainer to join our growing network.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional with real, on-site experience to step into a respected training and mentoring role.

You’ll deliver engaging, practical training to operatives, supervisors, and managers across the construction and utilities sectors — helping learners apply real-world safety principles and achieve their CITB qualifications with confidence.

We’re looking for a confident, approachable professional who can combine technical knowledge with hands‑on credibility.

You’ll bring:

3–5 years’ recent construction or civil engineering site experience (essential)

A teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, or higher)

Current CITB Site Safety Plus Trainer Approval (or eligibility for approval)

Strong understanding of CDM, risk management, and site supervision principles

A down-to-earth, “muddy boots” approach — able to connect with all levels of the workforce

The confidence to lead a classroom and keep training relatable and practical

Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications

Flexible delivery — hybrid and on‑site teaching opportunities

All training materials, resources, and ongoing support provided

The opportunity to grow with a respected, veteran-owned training provider

Free CPD and internal development through our extended training network

Deliver CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses (SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA, Refresher programmes)

Provide structured, engaging training to a variety of learners, from operatives to site managers

Maintain accurate course records, registers, and learner documentation

Contribute to course quality assurance and continuous improvement

Represent Southwest Health & Safety professionally across partner sites and venues