Certex UK is a leading provider of lifting products, inspection, and training services across the UK. We are looking for an already experienced Trainer; or someone with the potential and relevant previous industry experience looking to become a Trainer to join our Harworth team and help us grow our training offering to new and existing customers.
About You:
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As a confident and engaging public presenter/speaker, with the flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK mainly (sometimes at short notice), and occasionally overseas;
- you will be personable, dependable and at ease at the front of a Training Room whilst engaging and supporting your delegates in their learning. You must be capable of remaining professional at all times, with a strong commitment to health and safety and promoting safe working practices within this safety critical industry;
- You will either be currently working as a Trainer in the lifting industry, ideally delivering either LEEA or NPORS Accredited courses, with experience in Cranes and lifting operations (Desirable) and/or Slinger/Signaller/Banksman
If you are not already a Trainer, the ideal candidate would have a minimum 4 years as either a Lifting Equipment Inspection Engineer, a Mobile Crane Supervisor, Mobile Crane Appointed Person or have worked with mobile cranes for a minimum of 3-5 years and/or have experience in the role of Mobile Crane Examiner or Inspector performing thorough examinations under the LOLER Regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality NPORS and lifting industry training, in line with NPORS, LEEA and Certex UK procedures
- Plan, prepare, and conduct training courses both on-site at Certex Harworth and at customer premises
- Ensure all training documentation, assessment records, and certification paperwork is completed accurately and on time
- Maintain a strong focus on health and safety, promoting best practice at all times
- Support the development of new courses and training materials as required
- Represent Certex UK professionally with customers and delegates.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and support delegates at all levels
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail in record-keeping and course administration
- A strong commitment to health and safety and promoting safe working practices
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Full support from a well-established lifting and training business with a strong UK network
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and additional instructor qualifications
- A friendly, professional working environment within a growing team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus statutory bank holidays
- Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave & Pay
- 4x salary death in service life insurance benefit
- Contributory pension scheme paid through salary sacrifice
- Free on-site parking
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 01 July however we reserve to right to close this posting early or when a number of suitable applications have been received. Please submit your application - including your NPORS categories, training experience and salary expectations - at the earliest opportunity.
About Us:
Certex UK belongs to the Lifting Solutions Group within Axel Johnson International, which comprises more than 200 companies and employs 5,700 individuals in 34 countries. Axel Johnson International is in turn part of Axel Johnson, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally.
Axel Johnson has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasising sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on the acquisition and development of companies specialising in technical components and industrial solutions.
