Health And Safety Training Instructor

Irwin & Colton; Tilbury juxta Clare; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety recruitment company is seeking a Health and Safety Training Instructor in Tilbury. The role involves designing and delivering training in various formats, ensuring compliance with standards, and coaching teams. A strong health and safety background and NEBOSH certification are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus additional benefits, including a discretionary bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary group bonus scheme

29 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to health promotion events

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong background in Health and Safety.
• Experience in delivering training in operational settings.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Health and Safety training.
• Monitor compliance with training standards.
• Coach teams on safety best practices.

Skills

Health and Safety background

Training delivery

Confidence in working with various teams

Flexibility in training style

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Education and Training

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Training Instructor | Tilbury | £50,000 + Additional Benefits

Are you confident delivering health and safety training in both the classroom and on-site, covering practical areas such as working at height, lifting operations and hazard identification? Can you bring credibility to work with plant instructors, operational teams, and senior leaders, while keeping training grounded and practical? Do you enjoy a hands-on role in a busy port environment, where no two days are the same and collaboration across a large site is key?

This role sits at the leading port operation on the River Thames. The site is part of a larger organisation with multiple ports across the United Kingdom. It is pivotal for aligning with the wider Health and Safety culture of the business and for building knowledge across a dynamic 600-strong workforce in collaboration with the Learning and Development Team.

Responsibilities

• Design, update and deliver Health and Safety training, in the classroom, on-site and virtually. Training areas include plant equipment, lifting operations, working at height, hazard identification and investigations.
• Monitor and maintain compliance, ensuring training meets internal standards, regulatory requirements and accreditation bodies (e.g. ITSAR).
• Coach, mentor and support operational, instructor and senior leadership teams so that safety best practices are understood and applied across the port estate.

Qualifications and Experience

• A strong background in Health and Safety, ideally supported by a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering training in both classroom and practical, operational settings across a busy site. A Level 3 qualification in Education and Training is a bonus.
• Confidence to work with plant instructors, operational teams, and senior leaders, adapting and being flexible in style to suit the audience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel around a large site (and occasionally to other ports in the group).

What the Role Offers

• A competitive salary of £50,000 with annual review, and the opportunity to gain further accreditations and professional development.
• Discretionary group bonus scheme, 29 days annual leave, a defined pension scheme and life assurance.
• Access to the state-of-the-art Logistics Skill Academy, health promotion events, wellbeing initiatives and the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.

This is a pivotal role for a confident, hands-on professional who can work autonomously, lead by example, and establish structure and accountability from day one. A valid UK driver’s license is essential. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Ben Francis or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England. We recruit across the UK for roles in the health and safety industry, from Health and Safety Manager to Health and Safety Advisor positions.