Company Description
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job Description
Academy Trainer Health & Safety
About
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a salary from £40,167‑£50,209 per annum, depending on experience
* An electric company van
* Annual performance‑related bonus (£1,000 maximum opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Academy Trainer progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym‑membership discounts and many more!
Location: Esholt, Bradford – with regional travel expected as part of the role.
Work type: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and deliver engaging training sessions across a range of health and safety topics.
* Facilitate both classroom and practical training, ensuring learners gain hands‑on experience.
* Assess learner competence and provide constructive feedback.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, best practices and industry standards.
* Support the development of training materials and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Coach individuals or small groups around health and safety principles in line with products, policies and procedures.
Key Training Areas
* Control of Work (Permit Writing) – ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with permit‑to‑work procedures.
* Manual Handling – teaching correct techniques to reduce risk of injury.
* Work at Height – promoting safe practices and legal requirements for working at height.
* Confined Space – training on entry procedures, risk assessment and emergency response.
* IOSH – delivering accredited IOSH courses to enhance workplace safety awareness.
* Fire Marshall – preparing employees to act effectively in fire emergencies.
* Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) – educating on safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
* Construction Design Management (CDM) – training on CDM regulations and responsibilities for safe construction projects.
Skills & Qualifications
* Recognised health & safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH).
* Training and assessing qualifications such as Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.
* Assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA or CAVA) desirable.
* Proven experience delivering training in some of the health & safety courses mentioned above.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to engage learners and adapt training to different learning styles.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
* Flexibility to travel across Yorkshire Water sites and a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Recruitment Process
Closing date 18th March 2026
All successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and, where required, security vetting (Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check). Medical questionnaires and additional medicals may be required.
We are committed to removing barriers – we offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience comfortable and straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date. No agencies please.
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