Trainee Construction Plant & Health & Safety Instructor
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Excellent Training Salary + Career Progression
On-Target Earnings Once Qualified: £41,600+ per annum
Build a Career Training the Next Generation of Plant Operators
Are you looking for a long-term career with excellent earning potential, full professional training, and the opportunity to become a highly respected instructor within the construction and health & safety industry?
At Autec Training Ltd, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee Construction Plant & Health & Safety Instructor.
This is a rare opportunity to receive comprehensive, fully funded training while earning a competitive salary. Working alongside our experienced instructors, you will develop the practical, technical and instructional skills required to become a fully qualified Plant & Health & Safety Instructor.
No previous instructor experience is required – we are looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
About the Role
During your structured training programme, you will:
- Shadow experienced instructors delivering accredited and in-house training courses.
- Learn to safely operate and instruct on a wide variety of construction plant and machinery.
- Gain detailed knowledge of construction health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Develop presentation, coaching and assessment skills.
- Learn how to conduct practical and theoretical operator assessments.
- Assist with training delivery at our purpose-built training centre in Peterborough.
- Support training activities at customer sites throughout the UK.
- Help maintain training records and course documentation.
- Assist with site inspections, audits and health & safety activities.
As your experience grows, you will gradually take on more responsibility before progressing to independently delivering training courses and assessments.
Comprehensive Training Programme
You will receive extensive training on approximately 20–30 categories of plant and machinery, including:
- Excavators
- Dumpers
- Forklifts
- Rollers
- Telescopic Handlers (Telehandlers)
- Loading Shovels
- Skid Steers
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Access Equipment
- Agricultural Machinery
- And many more
You will also receive training in:
- Construction Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment Development
- Method Statements & Safe Systems of Work
- Workplace Safety Procedures
- PUWER & LOLER Requirements
- Plant Inspection Procedures
- Accident Investigation
- Training & Assessment Techniques
- Presentation & Classroom Delivery Skills
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Reliable, professional and self-motivated.
- Confident communicating with people from all backgrounds.
- Keen to build a long-term career.
- Comfortable travelling throughout the UK.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email and online systems.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong organisational skills.
Desirable (But Not Essential)
- Previous construction site experience.
- Experience operating construction plant or machinery.
- Knowledge of construction health & safety.
- Previous experience in coaching, mentoring or training.
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Travel & Working Hours
This role includes:
- Travel throughout the UK.
- Occasional overnight stays.
- Occasional weekend work when required.
- Weekend work paid at time and a half.
No two days are ever the same, making this an exciting and varied career.
What We Offer
- Full paid training programme.
- Industry-recognised qualifications.
- Mentoring from highly experienced instructors.
- Clear career progression pathway.
- Excellent salary whilst training.
- Significant salary increase once qualified.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities to specialise in plant, lifting operations, working at height and health & safety disciplines.
- Potential company vehicle opportunities as the role develops.
Earnings & Career Progression
This is far more than just a job – it is a genuine long-term career opportunity.
Successful candidates can expect:
- Competitive earnings during training.
- Continuous professional development.
- Industry-recognised qualifications.
- Opportunities to become a specialist instructor in multiple disciplines.
- On-target earnings of £42,000+ per annum once fully qualified.
Why Join Autec Training Ltd?
Autec Training Ltd is one of the UK's leading specialist providers of construction plant, lifting operations and health & safety training.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality training, maintaining exceptional standards and investing heavily in the development of our team.
If you are ambitious, practical, enjoy working with people and want a rewarding career with excellent long-term prospects, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Today
To apply, please send your CV together with a brief covering letter explaining why you believe you would be a great fit for this opportunity.
Start your journey towards becoming a professional Construction Plant & Health & Safety Instructor with Autec Training Ltd today.
Pay: £33,280.00-£41,600.00 per year
Work Location: In person
