Health & Safety Training Instructor

Kentec Training Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional development

Optional company car

33 days paid annual leave, increasing with service

Job summary

Kentec Training Ltd in Tonbridge is seeking qualified instructors to deliver accredited training in health, safety, and workplace safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for teaching, engaging learners in both classroom and practical settings. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are available in this family-run company known for its commitment to quality and safety training. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IOSH, CITB, PASMA, IPAF, Ladder Association, UKATA, or similar accredited training.
• Passionate and driven with instructional experience.
• Qualified in health & safety, work at height, or workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited training courses across health and safety and workplace safety.
• Ensure delegates gain necessary skills and knowledge for safety.
• Engage learners in both classroom and practical environments.

Skills

Communication and presentation skills

Engagement with diverse learners

Organizational and time management skills

Proactive compliance maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

Due to continued growth, Kentec Training is expanding its in-house instructor team!

We are looking for experienced and qualified instructors, or those ready to step into the role, to deliver high quality accredited training courses across health and safety, work at height, and workplace safety.

Training will be delivered at our purpose-built centres in Tonbridge and Ashford in Kent, as well as on our client’s sites across the southeast and beyond.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring delegates gain the skills, knowledge, confidence and competence needed to work safely and ensure they return home at the end of each working day.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and driven instructor, particularly with experience in training any of the following:

Health & Safety

• CITB Construction Skills (Site Safety Plus)

Work at Height Training

• PASMA Mobile Access Tower Training
• Ladder & Stepladder Usage & Inspection (Ladder Association)
• IPAF MEWP Operator Training
• Safety Harness Usage, Harness Inspection and Harness Rescue
• TETRA Ladder Safety Systems

Workplace Safety

• COSHH
• Asbestos Awareness or Non-Licensed Training (UKATA)

While you do not need experience in all areas - the breadth of your qualifications and instructional experience will be considered. As part of our Trainee Instructor Program, we will guide and develop your skillset to expand the library of courses you can teach and also provide you with a tangible sense of career progression.

Applicants must be based in the UK. Any applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

Why join Kentec Training?

Kentec Training is a family-run, award-winning safety training provider established in 2008. We deliver trusted, accredited training that helps companies, organisations, and individuals stay safe and compliant in the workplace. With a reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to quality above all else, our instructors are supported by a dedicated management and admin team to ensure every delegate receives an exceptional training experience.

• Be part of one of the South East’s most respected safety training providers
• Deliver a wide variety of accredited training courses
• Ongoing professional development and instructor standardisation support
• Opportunities for career progression and further instructor certifications
• Supportive, people-focused culture within a growing and ambitious team

Avenues for Growth

There are potential avenues for career growth towards delivery of a host of accredited training courses. We’re committed to supporting each instructor’s professional growth. If there’s a particular direction you’d like to explore, we’ll do our best to accommodate it while balancing the needs of the business.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive and negotiable starting salary aligned with industry expectations, along with an extensive benefits package designed to attract and retain exceptional instructional professionals.

These benefits include:

• Fully funded professional development to support new skills and qualifications
• An optional company car (taken via a salary sacrifice), and free on-site parking
• Sick Pay, as well as 33 days paid annual leave – increasing to 35 days after 2 years of uninterrupted service

To be considered for this role, applicants should ideally hold as many of the following qualifications as possible:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent
• Relevant instructor certifications across aforementioned health & safety, work at height, or workplace safety fields
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Ideal Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong communication and presentation skills
• Can engage learners of all backgrounds in both classroom and practical environments
• Possesses excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to maintaining compliance and quality standards
• Is confident working both independently and as part of a close-knit team

Previous experience delivering IOSH, CITB, PASMA, IPAF, Ladder Association, UKATA, or similar accredited training courses is highly desirable.