Lead Trainer

ENGINEERINGUK; Larbert; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

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About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Network Rail is looking for a Lead Trainer in S&T to join the team at the Larbert Training Centre. In this position, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of railway newcomers, apprentices, and seasoned employees looking to enhance their expertise in a fresh area.

About the role (External)

As an S&T specialist, you'll be part of a supportive and close-knit team at the Larbert Training Centre, consisting of six Lead Trainers and two Senior Trainers, each focusing on specific disciplines. Additionally, this opportunity allows you to advance your own career, with access to funded further education programs and CPD training days. We are looking for a passionate individual eager to share their knowledge, nurture others growth whilst building their career within Network Rail. Given the nature of this position, a strong commitment to safety and a safety-critical mindset are required, along with previous experience in delivering S&T training.

Please note: a recognised training qualification, such as a City & Guilds Level 3 in Training and Assessing (or equivalent) is required.

• Location: On site at Larbert Training Centre - some travel required depending on training contract and possible other recruitments to other Network Rail route services locations on occasion.
• Discipline: S&T
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday full time (35hrs per week) 8am - 4pm.
• Salary: £51,600.00
• Closing date: Sunday 11th May - late applications will not be accepted.

Network Rail offer excellent benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Pension schemes.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the proficiency of employees by inspirational delivery of technical, safety and vocational training interventions.
• Provide an exemplary level of learner-focused customer service, enhancing enjoyment and motivation to learn/
• Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point.
• Drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees.
• Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety procedures.
• Continuously develop your own technical proficiency (including relevant in-date regulated competencies), knowledge and adult education capability.
• Confidently and actively demonstrate that capability to earn justified and obvious credibility amongst the delegate population.
• Continuously develop and improve the training material, assessment material and equipment.
• Positively contribute to Content Review Groups and Skills Forums.
• Maintain the currency of all local training documentation and visual aids.
• Fairly assess the capability of delegates and provide them the facilitated opportunity to learn.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of training impact at course end and at appropriate post training intervals.
• Support the Training Delivery Manager with programme design, evaluation, team dynamics and centre performance and reputation.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to the achievement of the objectives of Competence & Training (and Network Rail).
• Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres' internal quality procedures and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement.
• Always actively support, promote and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Thorough knowledge of the technical or operational capability relevant to the role
• Excellent presentational skills
• Ability to affect a culture change and to motivate and inspire.
• Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving.
• Trainers may occasionally be expected to cover activities in other training locations.

What could set you apart?

• Experience of railway maintenance or operations
• An understanding of different learning styles
• Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions
• Displays attributes of a team player
• A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning

How to apply (External)
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Salary: Band 4C - Salary £51,600.00

Closing date: Sunday 11th May - Late applications will not be accepted.

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Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accreditedDisability Confident Leader . This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.

Find out more about our recruitment processhere

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