Highways Training Lead: Street Works & Safety

Environment Journal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a proactive Derbyshire Highways Training Officer to lead professional Street Works and Highways training within the Highways Training Centre. You will deliver high-quality courses, manage records, and support audits while ensuring compliance with current legislation and service goals.

You will join a busy team, liaising with the Compliance Lead, and deputising when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and assessment.
• Experience of working within a highways or engineering service environment.
• Occupational competence and sector specific expertise.
• Chapter 8 Traffic Management qualifications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, high-quality Street Works and Highways training programmes.
• Carry out 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 required.
• Support in managing training records and related duties.
• Keep high-quality accurate and up-to-date records.
• Participate in in-house and external audits.
• Plan and prepare courses, teaching materials and request plant hire.
• Teach high-quality practical and theory Street Works and Highways sessions.
• Ensure training complies with current legislation and Derbyshire Highways aims.
• Deliver high-quality assessment of coursework and submit to accreditation bodies as required.
• Maintain a professional learning environment and keep qualifications up to date.
• Address Health and Safety issues promptly and carry out risk assessments.
• Ensure proper use and care of equipment and resources.

Skills

Training and assessment

Highways/engineering experience

Occupational competence

CAT & Genny experience

Traffic signage

Traffic light set up

Excavation & reinstatement

Audits & regulatory inspection

Education

Chapter 8 Traffic Management qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAT & Genny

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a proactive Derbyshire Highways Training Officer to lead professional Street Works and Highways training within the Highways Training Centre. You will deliver high-quality courses, manage records, and support audits while ensuring compliance with current legislation and service goals.

You will join a busy team, liaising with the Compliance Lead, and deputising when needed.