Skills / Lifting Instructor

3t | Training Services (UK); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement of 33 days

HSF Health Plan and Perkbox

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised lunches from onsite canteen

Pension contributions 5% (Employee) &

Pension contributions 3% (Employer)

Job summary

3t | Training Services (UK) in Aberdeen seeks a permanent Skills / Lifting Instructor to deliver 3t’s approved suite of lifting courses at training centres, ensuring consistency with 3t standards and client requirements.

The role requires delivering courses, supporting customers, and participating in CPD events while adhering to HSE policies and 3t procedures. Strong coaching, communication, and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised Assessor qualification (SQA/OPITO) or equivalent.
• Industry recognised Instructor/Teaching Qualification.
• OPITO Rigger/Banksman qualifications (competence assessment or reassessment).
• Offshore Crane Operator Certification.
• Delivery of OPITO/Rigger/Banksman courses and related HSE training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in line with 3t and accrediting body requirements.
• Support customers during course delivery as appropriate.
• Participate in standardisation and continuing professional development events as required.
• Provide support to trainee and existing Instructor/Assessors as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Apply 3t and Clients' HSE Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all 3t quality and operational procedures are adhered to at all times.

Skills

Technical coaching

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Professional development

Education

Assessor Qualification (SQA/OPITO)

Instructor/Teaching Qualification

OPITO Banksman Slinger Certification

OPITO Rigger Competence Certification

Offshore Crane Operator Certification

Job description

Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa support for this role.

3t is currently looking to recruit a Skills / Lifting Instructor on a permanent contract in Aberdeen, UK.

Salary and Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Holiday entitlement of 33 days (including mandatory days off to cover Christmas and New Year)
• HSF Health Plan and Perkbox
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised lunches from our onsite canteen
• Pension contributions 5% (Employee) & 3% (Employer)

This role is contracted at 40 hours per week. The working hours for this role are 7.30am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday, including a 45-minute unpaid lunch break.

The Opportunity

Role Purpose: To deliver 3t' approved suite of courses within the given technical subject area at 3t training centres in a consistent, professional way which reflects 3t' business integrity and culture.

About 3t

3t is a leading provider of training services and learning technology solutions. With Training, Technology and Transformation at the core of its offering, 3t delivers safety-critical training across energy, renewables, power, marine, construction, gas, electric and water sectors. The company trains more than 200,000 delegates per year and is the number one provider of training to the UK Energy Sector and the Global Offshore Wind market. Its drilling and well control simulation business is the world leader in its field. With offices and training centres across the UK, the Americas and the Middle East, the 3t team is represented by 17 nationalities and present in 60 countries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver courses as required in line with 3t and accrediting body requirements
• To support customers during course delivery as appropriate
• To participate in standardisation and continuing professional development events as required
• To provide support to trainee and existing Instructor/Assessors as appropriate
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Apply 3t and where appropriate Clients' HSE Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all 3t quality and operational procedures are adhered to at all times

Person Specification

At 3t our values of Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of what we do. The successful candidate will:

• Provide technical coaching / professional guidance and assist in the development of others.
• Demonstrate a calm and systematic approach
• Convey information fluently, interpreting and clarifying details and explaining rationale
• Select and use the best method of communication to ensure understanding
• Advise and guide others
• Use a wide range and depth of technical or specialised knowledge, providing technical leadership and expert advice to others
• Work to develop team spirit and cooperation
• Provide meaningful feedback on a regular, ongoing basis
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks

Essential Criteria:

• Industry recognised Assessor Qualification, SQA / OPITO or equivalent
• Industry recognised Instructor / Teaching Qualification
• Relevant lifting qualifications / certification, OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment or Reassessment, OPITO Banksman Slinger Competence Assessment or Reassessment
• Offshore Crane Operator Certification

Courses initially required to deliver:

• OPITO Rigger / Banksman Initial Training
• OPITO Rigger / Banksman Competence Assessments
• Loler Competent Person
• Client bespoke lifting courses as required
• Variety of HSE courses