Operations Trainer / Assessor

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

Employer pension 15%

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Operations Trainer/Assessor to shape training, assessment and apprenticeships across UK sites, with a focus on Scotland.

The role involves delivering programmes, assuring staff competence on COMAH sites, IQA leadership, apprenticeship coordination, and developing competency management systems, with travel to sites and some overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Operations Trainer/Assessor in Major Accident Hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of competence management systems and competency-based assessment.
• Delivery of training and apprenticeships across operational sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering training, assessment and development programmes across operational sites, mainly in Scotland.
• Assuring staff and contractor competence in safety critical roles on COMAH sites.
• Coaching Assessors and leading IQA processes.
• Coordinating and managing the apprenticeship programme.
• Supporting implementation and expansion of the Competence Management System.
• Identifying training needs after failed assessments and closing gaps with stakeholders.
• Delivering in-house training and measuring effectiveness.
• Helping Terminal Managers update manuals, procedures and training material.
• Ensuring training is in place before new equipment is commissioned on capital projects.

Skills

Training & assessment

Competence management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 4 qualification in Training & Development

Level 4 qualification in operational/process or engineering

A1 Assessor and V1 IQA qualifications

IOSH Working Safely

Train the Trainer qualification

Job description

Operations Trainer / Assessor

Location - Scotland (with travel to UK sites)

Are you an experienced Trainer / Assessor from a high hazard or COMAH environment?

Do you enjoy building competence and making sure people are safe and capable in their roles?

Would you like a newly created role where you can shape training, assessment and apprenticeships?

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 basic salary
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution (7% employee contribution)

What will you be doing?

• Delivering training, assessment and development programmes across operational sites, mainly in Scotland
• Assuring the competence of staff and contractors in safety critical and Asset Technical roles on COMAH regulated sites
• Coaching and standardising Assessors, and leading the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process
• Coordinating and managing the apprenticeship programme
• Supporting the implementation and expansion of the Competence Management System
• Identifying training needs following failed assessments and working with stakeholders to close the gaps
• Delivering in-house training and measuring how effective it is
• Helping Terminal Managers update operating manuals, procedures and training material
• Making sure training is in place before new equipment is commissioned on capital projects

Where you'll be doing it?

You'll be joining an organisation working in the Major Accident Hazard industry. They manage the operation and maintenance of a number of UK Oil Terminals and oversee strategic assets owned by the MOD.

The role is focused primarily on sites in Scotland. There will be regular travel to UK sites with some overnight stays, and occasional overseas travel.

What you'll need:

• Experience as an Operations Trainer / Assessor within a Major Accident Hazard industry
• Strong knowledge of competence management systems and competency-based assessment
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Training and Development
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in an operational (process) or engineering discipline
• A1 Assessor and V1 IQA qualifications (or equivalent)
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent)
• Train the Trainer qualification or relevant experience as a trainer
• Knowledge of apprenticeship levy and external funding arrangements
• Project management skills
• Confidence engaging at all levels, including auditors, regulators and contractors
• Full UK driving licence