Details:
- Salary: 0.00 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Derby
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
About the role
Balfour Beatty are looking for a Civils (Excavation) Trainer to join our Power Transmission and Distribution team.
The Excavation Trainer will perform all training, assessment and certification of civils/excavation operators for the business and support of the company’s values. To work in conjunction with the training team to develop added value training solutions in support of business needs now and in the future.
This role will be responsible for delivering training to our staff covering the UK, the postholder must hold a current driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home for periods of time (expenses will be covered). A company car is provided with this role.
What you'll be doing
To facilitate and maintain an effective communication flow and to build strong partnerships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to meet site requirements for civils (excavation) training/assessing and certification.
To work in conjunction with the Training Team to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the training solution(s) in relation to business needs and realign where appropriate
To deliver various generic and specialised training and assessments around the UK and Internationally
To ensure all operators are compliant with current legislative (i.e. DVLA, CITB, NPORS, VOSA) and company standards
To develop new training material and review all existing training/learning material and where appropriate bring in line with the agreed standard/company branding.
To promote a professional image at all time in support of the companies and department values
To ensure that you develop your capabilities through continuing professional development
To carry out additional duties from time to time to meet the needs of the business
Who we're looking for
Hold relevant accreditation to train EUSR, NPORS, CPCS or alternative awarding bodies
Previous experience of excavation operation is essential
Training experience in health and safety, transport, plant, and construction safety would be an advantage.
Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Relevant training qualifications, TAQA, A1 or D32/33 workplace assessor qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given
Understanding of the training cycle, planning, development, delivering and evaluating training.
Current driving licence
Ability to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home for periods of time
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at