Operational Training & Competence Advisor

PX Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Eye test and glasses contribution

Online company discount site

Long Service Awards

ELITE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

Job summary

PX Group in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Operational Training & Competence Advisor to design, implement and maintain training and competence programmes across operations.

You’ll line-manage the Training and Competence team, develop annual training plans and coordinate technical, safety and mandatory courses.

Work closely with operations to ensure readiness, support onboarding, and promote a strong safety culture aligned with px SHE policies.

Qualifications

• Training, learning and development qualification or demonstrable experience in training management.
• Experience within oil, gas, power, energy or industrial services environments.
• Experience in training, learning and development or competence assurance.
• Experience managing technical and compliance-based training programmes.
• Previous line management or supervisory experience.
• Experience implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain training and competence assurance programmes.
• Provide personalised on the job training, coaching and mentoring.
• Line management to Training and Competence team; ensure delivery of training services.
• Review and maintain training frameworks aligned to requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses across operations and support functions.
• Develop annual training plans and competency development strategies.
• Coordinate delivery of technical, safety, leadership and mandatory training.
• Maintain competence management systems and matrices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance and projects for readiness.
• Support mobilisation and onboarding activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and align with px SHE policies.

Skills

Training management

Leadership / line management

LMS implementation

Regulatory compliance training

Industry experience (oil/gas/energy)

Education

Training, learning & development qualification

Experience in training management

Job description

Operational Training & Competence Advisor

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Description

Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for an Operational Training & Competence Advisor.

The Training & Competence Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining training and competency assurance programmes that support the safe, compliant and effective delivery of operations across the px Group portfolio using the px training and competency framework.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

This role is key to supporting the process that ensures employees possess the appropriate skills, knowledge, qualifications and behavioural competencies required to perform their roles safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements and company standards.

The position also provides direct line management to members of the Training and Competence team, ensuring the effective delivery of training services, workforce development initiatives and competency management processes that support operational excellence and business performance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Review, improve and maintain training frameworks aligned to organisational and industry requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses across operations and support functions
• Develop annual training plans and competency development strategies aligned with agreed budgets.
• Coordinate delivery of technical, safety, leadership and mandatory training programmes.
• Maintain competence management systems and competency matrices, identifying continuous improvement and making any agreed changes
• Ensure competency assessment processes meet organisational and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Support internal and external audits relating to training and competence
• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance and project teams to ensure operations readiness
• Support mobilisation and onboarding activities for new personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to px SHE policies
• More details can be found on the role profile

Minimum Requirements

• Training, learning and development qualification or demonstrable experience in training management.
• Experience within oil, gas, power, energy or industrial services environments.
• Experience in training, learning and development or competence assurance.
• Experience managing technical and compliance-based training programmes.
• Previous line management or supervisory experience.
• Experience implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS).

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.