Health and Safety Trainer
Office locations: Halifax, Wakefield, Blackburn
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Contract: Temp - Permanent
Driving Requirement: Must hold a valid UK driving license
We are partnering with a leading housing association to recruit a Health and Safety Trainer to join their team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating health and safety training programmes for staff, contractors, and residents, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a culture of safety across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, deliver, and continuously update engaging health and safety training programmes tailored to diverse audiences.
Facilitate training sessions including workshops, practical demonstrations, toolbox talks, and inductions for staff and contractors.
Assess participant understanding through quizzes, group discussions, and scenario-based exercises.
Maintain accurate records of attendance and assessments, issuing certifications and supporting audit requirements.
Monitor and interpret changes in health and safety legislation, integrating updates into training content.
Identify training needs across departments and schedule sessions to address gaps.
Provide reports on training activities, compliance, and areas for improvement to management.
Actively promote a safety-first culture throughout the organisation.
Requirements for the role:
Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required; Certificate in Education, PTLLS, or other teaching/training qualifications strongly preferred.
Experience: Proven experience delivering health and safety training, ideally in housing or a related sector. Experience in developing training materials and assessing learning outcomes is essential.
Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to engage diverse audiences.
Knowledge: Solid understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessment, accident reporting, and control measures.
Attributes: Professional, approachable, proactive, resilient, and committed to promoting safety and continuous learning.
Why This Role?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on organisational safety and compliance. You will have the autonomy to shape training programmes while working across multiple locations, ensuring a positive safety culture for staff, contractors, and residents alike.
Application Notes:
Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license due to travel requirements between sites.
If you feel you fit the above criteria and you're interested in the role. Please apply or call Jess on (phone number removed)