Training Officer (Engineering & Manufacturing

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading engineering & manufacturing company

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Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced trainer with a background in manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry or a safety-critical environment?

We're looking for a hands-on Training Instructor to deliver engaging, practical and compliant workplace training across a busy operational site. You'll play a key role in ensuring employees are trained, competent and confident in the safe operation of equipment and workplace processes.

Working closely with the HR and Learning & Development teams, you'll help develop workforce capability, support compliance requirements and contribute to a strong safety culture across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

? Delivering practical and classroom-based training in:

• Forklift Trucks (FLT)
• Overhead and workplace cranes
• Abrasive wheels
• Material handling activities
• MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
• PASMA
• IOSH Working Safely
• IOSH Managing Safely

? Assessing employee competence through practical demonstrations, observations and questioning.

? Identifying training needs and helping to plan and schedule training programmes.

? Maintaining training records, competency assessments and training matrices.

? Supporting managers to ensure employees are fully trained before undertaking operational activities.

? Promoting safe working practices and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

? Developing and updating training materials, lesson plans and refresher programmes.

? Supporting induction, onboarding and return-to-work training activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience delivering workplace training within manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry or a similar operational environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication, coaching and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering both practical and classroom-based learning.
• Ability to assess competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels across the business.

Desirable

• Instructor qualifications in FLT, cranes, MEWP, PASMA or abrasive wheels.
• IOSH Working Safely and/or IOSH Managing Safely training experience.
• Health & Safety, Training or Learning & Development qualification.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety-critical environment.

About You

You'll be a professional and credible trainer who enjoys developing people and promoting safe working practices. xwzovoh You'll be confident delivering training to a diverse workforce, able to adapt your style to different learners and passionate about helping others succeed.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
• Support for further training and instructor qualifications
• Competitive BONUS structure
• Opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development and safety
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Trainer, Training Officer, Learning & Development Trainer, Technical Trainer, Health & Safety Trainer or Workplace Instructor looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you