Construction Skills Trainer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top construction firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Plant Trainer to deliver training on various types of construction machinery. The role involves training new staff and updating existing staff on equipment safety and efficiency, alongside managing the necessary accreditation processes. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a company vehicle in a reputable and growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Strong company reputation

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a training background in construction plant.
• Ability to deliver training professionally and empathetically.
• Organized to manage multiple training sessions across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Administer training on core groundworks equipment.
• Develop training for new staff and ensure updates for existing staff.
• Manage administration and accreditation processes of delivered training.

Skills

Accredited to deliver NPORS or CPCS training

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Your new company: Our client is a leading-diversified construction business with interests in traditional building, civils and groundworks and logistics. With a large fleet of plant and equipment, they have a requirement for an in-house trainer to ensure their team of skilled operatives are fully trained and accredited for various types of machinery.

Your new role

As Plant Trainer, you will administer a range of training to your team. Focusing on core groundworks equipment such as excavators, dumpers, teleporters etc, you will train and develop their team to ensure this equipment is used efficiently and safely. From upskilling new members of staff to ensuring existing staff member training is kept up to date, you will be a pivotal part of keeping our clients\' business running efficiently. You will also be responsible for managing the administration and accreditation process of the training you deliver. Our client works for some of the largest construction companies in the country and this requires a comprehensive approach to plant use and safety.

What you\'ll need to succeed

The ideal candidate is from a training background who is accredited to deliver NPORS or CPCS training on a range of traditional construction plant and equipment. You will be a good communicator able to deliver this training in a professional and empathetic manner. You will also be well-organised as you will generally have a busy week with a range of training to be delivered across multiple locations.

What you\'ll get in return

Our clients are well-known and respected employees with a very strong reputation for being a positive company to work for. For this role, you will be paid a competitive salary and benefits along with a company vehicle. Our clients have a busy and sustainable pipeline of work ahead of them and this is a great opportunity for an experienced trainer to join their business.

What you need to do now

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Desired Skills and Experience

• Large Busy Civils Contractor seeks to appoint an in-house Construction Plant Trainer.

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