Highways Trainer

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Vehicle salary sacrifice

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

East Midlands Councils is seeking a proactive Highways Training Officer to join the Highways Training Centre team in Derbyshire. You will deliver Street Works and Highways training, develop engaging course content, and help learners achieve nationally recognised qualifications, blending technical highway expertise with teaching.

You will manage training records, participate in audits, and plan courses while ensuring compliance with current legislation and Derbyshire Highways service goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and assessment.
• Experience in highways/engineering environment.
• Occupational competence and sector-specific expertise.
• CAT & Genny knowledge and safe-working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Street Works and Highways training.
• Develop and deliver engaging course materials.
• Maintain accurate training records and support audits.
• Coordinate with the Highways Training Compliance lead.
• Teach theory and practical sessions for street works and highways.
• Ensure training complies with current legislation and Derbyshire Highways aims.
• Plan courses and arrange plant hire when required.
• Support risk assessments and health and safety reporting.

Skills

Training & assessment

Highways engineering

Occupational competence

CAT & Genny

Traffic management

Road excavation

Audits & inspections

Communication skills

Organisation

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about developing people and ensuring compliance across a complex operational service? We are looking for a highly motivated adaptable

Highways Training Officer

to join our Highways Training Centre team. This role is integral to supporting Derbyshire County Council’s Highways Operations service by delivering professional, high-quality Street Works and Highways training programmes.

You will deliver training across various Derbyshire sites as required. You will contribute to the development and delivery of high quality, engaging, industry-aligned course content and support trainees’ in achieving nationally recognised qualifications to a very high standard. Your expertise will directly enhance operational capability across the organisation.

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a rewarding teaching role where your impact is visible each day.

About this role

• Carry out professional and high-quality training in collaboration with and directed by the Highways Training Compliance and Coordination Lead and written in the training plan.
• Deputise for the Highways Training Compliance and Coordination Lead as and when required.
• Support Highways Training Compliance and Coordination Lead as required in the management of training records and other related duties.
• Keep high-quality accurate and up to date records.
• Participate and support in in-house and external audits.
• Participate in planning and preparing appropriate courses, teaching materials and requesting plant hire.
• Teach high-quality practical and theory Street Works and Highways sessions.
• Ensure all training is delivered to a very high standard and is compliant with all current legislation and in line with the aims of the Derbyshire Highways service.
• Deliver high-quality assessment of practical and theoretical coursework and submit to the relevant accreditation body as required.
• Maintain the fabric of the classroom and create a professional learning environment.
• Keep up to date with new initiatives relevant to highways operations and ensure own qualifications are up to date and valid.
• Responsible and accountable for the high standard and quality of own training provided.
• Ensure all Health and Safety issues are reported and addressed promptly.
• Ensure all appropriate risk assessments are carried out for all practical activities.
• Ensure correct use and care of equipment and resources is maintained, report faulty equipment promptly.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure appropriate value for money.

We are seeking candidates with a practical background in highways, utilities, or street works.

Experience in the following areas is essential:

• Experience in training and assessment.
• Experience of working within a highways or engineering service environment.
• Occupational competence and sector specific expertise.
• CAT & Genny, experienced in how to work safely to avoid underground cables.
• Traffic Management Signage & Traffic Light Set Up.
• Experience in excavating roads or pavements, and surface reinstatement.
• Involvement in internal or external audit and regulatory inspection processes.

You will be flexible, organised, and able to manage your workload effectively to meet strict deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with learners and colleagues are essential. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications would be an advantage.

Please note:

The ability to speak fluent English is required to ensure effective communication with learners, clients, and members of the public.

Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

Provisional interview date – week commencing 16 November 2026