Operational Trainer
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chelmsford - HQ
Description
Here at Marlborough Highways we are looking for an
Operational Trainer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the skills, safety, and compliance of our workforce across our growing business. Experience within highways in essential but this could be a great opportunity for someone within an operational role to move onto a new career path.
You’ll be responsible for delivering, and continuously improving a wide range of training programmes and inductions, ensuring our employees and subcontractors are fully equipped to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver in-house training courses including (but not limited to)
- LANTRA Traffic Management - Cat & Genny
- Deliver the weekly Corporate and Health and Safety induction to new employees and sub-contractors ahead of starting their roles with Marlborough Highways
- Create, develop and enhance training materials (including Delivery Plans, PowerPoint slides, supporting handouts and in-class activity sheets)
- Deliver the quarterly Safe Delivery Briefings at various depots, alongside our senior leaders
- Carry out on-site assessments for operatives who may require further support, as and when identified, by their supervisors.
- Ensure all training activities are logged and liaise with the wider Training team
- Support the wider HR team by engaging with employees to support with HR-led initiatives and process changes
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in a Trainer role preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of traffic management essential including LANTRA Traffic Management tickets
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Marlborough depots to deliver training/assessments
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage site‑based and office-based staff.
- Ability to manage groups and deliver training safely in live or simulated environments.
- Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.
- Experience working with apprentices, trainees or new entrants.
- Practical, solutions‑focused and adaptable to the needs of the business
- Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.
Benefits
- Healthshield Cashback Scheme
- Access to 24HR GP Online
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
- Access to our private gym
- Free lunch provided by our in house chef
- Free on site parking
Our Values and BehavioursWe know people matter | We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open, honest and above all fair.
We have spirit | We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.
We are bold | We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always.
We take pride in everything we do | We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.
