Trainer / Assessor (Operations

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking an experienced Trainer/Assessor in Operations to develop, implement, and deliver learning, training, assessment, and development activities across OPA sites, primarily in Scotland and Finnart Ocean Terminal. The role focuses on safety-critical tasks, competency assurance, and regulatory training within COMAH sites.

The successful candidate will coordinate apprenticeship programmes, support the Competence Assurance Manager and HR Director with CMS

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development processes and regulatory training in Major Accident Hazard industries.
• Competence management systems and assessment techniques knowledge.
• Experience with apprenticeship programmes and CMS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Coach and coordinate Depot Assessors to standardise assessments and lead IQA processes.
• Support CMS implementation across facilities not yet engaged with the programme.
• Identify development opportunities after failed assessments and work with stakeholders to meet competency standards.
• Deliver in-house training and implement competence solutions.
• Measure training effectiveness and ROI; analyse feedback for continuous improvement.
• Communicate apprenticeship progress monthly/quarterly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Asset Technical, Maintenance Engineering, and HR to align competency with business goals.
• Develop new procedures to improve training effectiveness; support capital development training needs.
• Assist Depot Managers in updating training materials, manuals, and operating procedures.

Skills

Project Management

MS Office Proficient

Relationship building

Influence change

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

IOSH Working Safely

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Training & Development or equivalent

Level 4 qualification in Operational/Engineering discipline or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trainer / Assessor (Operations)

The role: We are looking to appoint an additional Operations Trainer/Assessor to develop, implement, and deliver learning, training, assessment, development activities, and programmes covering all roles within OPA sites primarily in Scotland and initially at the Finnart Ocean Terminal.

OPA operates within the MAH industry and is engaged in the operational and maintenance management of a number of UK Oil Fuel Depots, and oversees strategic assets owned by the MOD.

The primary focus of this role is assuring all safety critical tasks/roles and Asset Technical posts operating within our COMAH regulated sites, ensuring the competency of staff and contractors, are improved, maintained, and ensure compliance with regulations.

This newly created role will also coordinate and manage the apprenticeship programme within our organisation.

The role will require the post holder to support the Competence Assurance Manager / Human Resources Director with the ongoing implementation and expansion of the Competence Management System, and any other HR related programmes.

The post holder is required to have excellent knowledge of current learning and development processes, educational, accreditation structures, competency-based assessment techniques, and regulatory training practices relevant within the High Hazard Industry.

Extensive travel to our UK sites will be a regular feature of this role, with some overnight stays. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. There may also be occasional overseas travel when required.

Responsibilities:

• Coach, develop and coordinate the Depot Assessors to ensure that they are assessing to the same standard at all times. This will include leading the IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) process with regards to standardisation meetings and future CPD requirements.
• Support CMS implementation in areas/facilities not yet engaged with the program, or not meeting established goals.
• Identify high level training and development opportunities for failed assessments. Work with stakeholders to attain expected competency standards.
• Implement training and competence solutions, including the delivery of in-house training.
• Measure and evaluate training and competence solutions to determine effectiveness and return on investment. Analyse Training Evaluation Feedback and take action where issues are identified.
• Communicate progress monthly and quarterly and as needed with regards to apprenticeship recruitment and development.
• Engage with functional leaders (Operations, Asset Technical, Maintenance Engineering, Business Services, HSSEQ, Capital Projects, Air Command & HR) to align competency assurance with overall business goals.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new procedures to improve effectiveness of training and development.
• Where capital development programmes are in place, support the identification of training needs and ensure where possible training is implemented before equipment is commissioned.
• Assist Depot Managers to update and develop Training material including Operating Manuals, Operating Procedures and ABLs (Activity Based Learning).

The candidate:

You’ll need to be an experienced Operations Trainer / Assessor, holding a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification in Training & Development, with a minimum level 4 qualification in an Operational (Process) or Engineering related discipline or equivalent, with a strong working knowledge and experience of competence management systems, competency based assessment, learning and training within Major Accident Hazard Industries.

The successful candidate will need to be passionate about competency, training, and human performance, with the ability to assess organisational needs, and develop innovative strategies that align with business objectives.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Project Management
• A minimum Level 4 Professional accreditation / qualification in Engineering or equivalent with working knowledge and experience.
• A Minimum Level 4 Professional accreditation / qualification in Training and Development
• A1 Assessor Qualification (or Equivalent)
• V1 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification (or Equivalent)
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent)
• Train the Trainer (or similar qualification) or relevant experience as a Trainer
• Must understand business drivers and how various functions interact within the organisation.
• Good knowledge of external funding support arrangements and apprenticeship levy funding.
• MS Office Application Proficient
• Ability to build strong internal and external business relationships.
• Ability to influence and drive change.
• Excellent organisational skills – self starter
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and strong personalities.
• Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills – must be able to engage at all levels of the organisation, and with external elements such as Auditors, Regulators, and Contractors