Highways Training Officer: Street Works & Compliance

Environment Journal; Belper CP; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Derbyshire Highways Training Centre is seeking a proactive Highways Training Officer to deliver Street Works and Highways training across Derbyshire sites. You will develop engaging course content, deliver practical and theory sessions, assess learners, and maintain accurate training records to support accreditation.

Flexibility, organisation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are expected with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

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

• 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 required.
• Support Highways Training Compliance and Coordination Lead 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 appropriate courses, teaching materials and request plant hire.
• Teach high-quality practical and theory Street Works and Highways sessions.
• Ensure training is delivered to a very high standard and compliant with current legislation.
• Deliver high-quality assessment of coursework for accreditation bodies.
• Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom.
• Keep up to date with new initiatives relevant to highways operations and ensure qualifications are valid.
• Be responsible for the high standard and quality of own training.
• Ensure Health and Safety issues are reported and addressed promptly.
• Carry out risk assessments for all practical activities.
• Manage equipment and resources with value for money.

Skills

Training & assessment

Highways/engineering service

Occupational competence

Chapter 8 qualifications

CAT & Genny

Traffic signage & lights

Excavation & reinstatement

Audit & regulatory inspection

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Derbyshire County Council's Derbyshire Highways Training Centre is seeking a proactive Highways Training Officer to deliver Street Works and Highways training across Derbyshire sites. You will develop engaging course content, deliver practical and theory sessions, assess learners, and maintain accurate training records to support accreditation.

Flexibility, organisation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are expected with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.