We're Recruiting for a Lead Trainer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Lead Trainer - Glasgow - Permanent Opportunity
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading transport organisation, for an experienced Lead Trainer to join their Maintenance Services team based in Glasgow.
This is a key role responsible for the development, delivery, and quality assurance of technical training and competence assessment across the maintenance division of the network.
The Role
As Lead Trainer, you will lead on all aspects of training design and delivery for maintenance teams. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring staff are fully competent, safety aware, and prepared to meet regulatory and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of technical training and assessment programmes for staff.
Manage and support internal assessors and verifiers, ensuring high standards through observation, sampling and standardisation.
Contribute to Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and task analyses to define safety-critical learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain training materials in line with changes in legislation, procedures, and company standards.
Deliver induction, refresher, and cross-skilling training sessions.
Work collaboratively to provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring and continuous professional development.
Maintain accurate training records and produce reports on training KPIs.
Support internal and external audits by demonstrating competence management processes.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data insights.Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive and experienced trainer with:
A strong background in technical training within a maintenance or engineering environment.
Recognised assessor and verifier qualifications (e.g., TAQA, A1/V1).
Knowledge of safety-critical competence frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
A commitment to continuous improvement and promoting a strong safety culture.What's on Offer
A full-time permanent position based in Glasgow.
Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
Opportunities for ongoing development and progression.
A supportive and safety-focused working environment.
Access to a range of employee benefits including pension and travel discounts.Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your training and development career, we'd love to hear from you