Training Manager

Polypipe Building Products; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme (matched 8

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Sharesave scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

Polypipe Building Products seeks a hands-on Training Centre Lead to design and deliver practical training across plastic plumbing, drainage and low-carbon heating technologies. You will ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard, while coordinating schedules, content and equipment across the training facility.

Ideal candidates will have extensive on-site training experience, strong presentation skills and a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• On-site industry and training experience.
• Experience developing training courses or workshops from technical documentation is desirable.
• Strong presentation and communication skills are essential.
• Health & safety oversight experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical training programmes and assessments for the full product portfolio.
• Ensure training content aligns with UK Building Regulations and Future Homes Standard.
• Develop blended learning content including videos, webinars and digital materials.
• Lead and mentor the Associate Trainer and wider team to ensure engaging delivery.

Skills

On-site training

Training development

Presentation skills

UK driving licence

Education

A1 Assessor Qualification

Level 3 Education & Training (AET)

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Thursday 27/08/2026

At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a hands-on technical training centre supporting installers, plumbers, heating engineers and groundworkers across the UK. You will design and deliver engaging training programmes covering plastic plumbing, drainage and low-carbon heating technologies, ensuring installers understand how to install our systems safely, efficiently and in line with UK Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard. This role combines technical expertise, leadership and creativity, giving you the chance to influence industry standards while helping grow the Polypipe brand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and deliver practical, hands-on training programmes and assessments covering our full product portfolio.
• Ensure all training content aligns with UK Building Regulations, industry best practice and the Future Homes Standard.
• Develop blended learning content, including installation videos, webinars and digital training materials.
• Work with the marketing team to create technical content for social media and digital platforms.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of the training centre, ensuring workshop areas reflect real-world installation scenarios.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the facility, including training schedules, stock levels and health & safety compliance.
• Maintain training rigs, tools and equipment to the highest safety and performance standards.
• Lead and mentor the Associate Trainer and wider team to ensure engaging and consistent training delivery.
• Act as the main contact for awarding bodies such as BPEC and LCL Awards to maintain accredited training centre status.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through learner feedback and competency assessments.
• Represent Polypipe as a brand ambassador, attending trade shows and industry events.

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong industry knowledge, practical experience and a passion for developing others. You will be confident presenting to groups, designing engaging training programmes and translating technical information into practical learning experiences.

Essential Experience

• On-site industry and training experience
• Strong knowledge of plastic plumbing, domestic drainage, underfloor heating and air source heat pumps.
• Experience developing training courses or workshops from technical documentation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience managing a training facility or operational site, including health & safety oversight.
• A1 Assessor Qualification or recognised training qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Qualification.
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET).
• Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water Design.
• WRAS / G3 Unvented / Part P (Basic Electrical) certifications.

Working Hours Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 17:00

Benefits

• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Sharesave scheme
• Staff discount across all Genuit Group products
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including: Occupational health support
• On-site physiotherapy
• Counselling services

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low-carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.

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