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Brief Description
We are now looking for a Lead Trainer in Overhead Line Equipment [OLE]. This is an exciting opportunity to train and assess our workforce of the future in Swindon Training Centre.
About the role (External)
What does an average day for a Lead Trainer look like?
As a Lead Trainer no two days will ever be the same. You will be delivering training and assessments for up to twelve adult learners during each training course. Whilst supporting delegates to achieve desired learning and development outcomes and promoting opportunities for continuous change. Performing practical simulated exercises as well as classroom-based learning in one of our state-of-the-art training centres or satellite facilities.
You will ideally be experienced in maintenance infrastructure engineering, but we would consider applications from anyone that is currently working in a safety critical infrastructure role. E.g., but not limited to Oil and Gas industry, Telecoms & Communication, and armed forces.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead on the delivery of inspirational technical, safety and behavioural training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring activities using a diverse range of delivery methods including face to face, virtual and digital solutions. Proactively work with the training planning team to maximise personal utilisation.
* Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety.
* Support the development of apprentices including undergoing relevant safeguarding checks, supporting the assessment of their NVQ's, task books and work-based learning, and provide the additional technical and support sessions required.
* Provide an excellent learner experience by enhancing their enjoyment, motivation to learn and value gained from the training event. Differentiate the learning approach to accommodate all learning styles and individual needs.
* Must be experienced and fully capable in the relevant technical or operational competence and willing to undertake continuous professional development and up-skilling. Achieve NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development within 18 months of appointment. Support the development of other trainers both within Network Rail and externally.
* Develop and improve training, assessment material, aids, and equipment. Represent Network Rail Training at capability development groups and skills forums leading on the development of specific competence areas. Page 2 of 2 Lead Trainer
* Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres' internal quality procedures, external inspections, and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement. Support the maintenance of training centre training assets where relevant.
* Actively support, promote, and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Thorough knowledge of the technical or operational capability relevant to the role
* Excellent presentational skills
* Ability to affect a culture change and to motivate and inspire.
* Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving Trainers may occasionally be expected to cover activities in other training locations.
What could set you apart?
* Experience of railway maintenance or operations
* An understanding of different learning styles
* Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions
* Displays attributes of a team player
* A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning
How to apply (External)
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Salary : Band 4C£51,600 circa per annum
Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025 This role has also been advertised externally
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Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.
We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.
We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.
We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.
We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accreditedDisability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
Find out more about our recruitment processhere
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