Full job descriptionInternal Trainer
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Are you an experienced trainer with a background in manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry or a safety-critical environment?
We’re looking for a hands-on Training Instructor to deliver engaging, practical and compliant workplace training across a busy operational site. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are trained, competent and confident in the safe operation of equipment and workplace processes.
Working closely with the HR and Learning & Development teams, you’ll help develop workforce capability, support compliance requirements and contribute to a strong safety culture across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering practical and classroom-based training in:
*Forklift Trucks (FLT)
*Overhead and workplace cranes
*Abrasive wheels
*Material handling activities
*MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
*PASMA
*IOSH Working Safely
*IOSH Managing Safely


*Assessing employee competence through practical demonstrations, observations and questioning.
*Identifying training needs and helping to plan and schedule training programmes.
*Maintaining training records, competency assessments and training matrices.
*Supporting managers to ensure employees are fully trained before undertaking operational activities.
*Promoting safe working practices and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.
*Developing and updating training materials, lesson plans and refresher programmes.
*Supporting induction, onboarding and return-to-work training activities.


What We’re Looking For:
Essential
*Experience delivering workplace training within manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry or a similar operational environment.
*Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
*Excellent communication, coaching and presentation skills.
*Experience delivering both practical and classroom-based learning.
*Ability to assess competency and provide constructive feedback.
*Good organisational and administrative skills.
*Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
*Ability to engage with employees at all levels across the business.
Desirable
*Instructor qualifications in FLT, cranes, MEWP, PASMA or abrasive wheels.
*OSH Working Safely and/or IOSH Managing Safely training experience.
*Health & Safety, Training or Learning & Development qualification.
*Experience working within a regulated or safety-critical environment.
About You
You’ll be a professional and credible trainer who enjoys developing people and promoting safe working practices. You’ll be confident delivering training to a diverse workforce, able to adapt your style to different learners and passionate about helping others succeed.
What’s In It for You?
*Competitive salary
*Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
*Support for further training and instructor qualifications
*Competitive BONUS structure
*Opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development and safety
*Collaborative and supportive working environment
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Trainer, Training Officer, Learning & Development Trainer, Technical Trainer, Health & Safety Trainer or Workplace Instructor looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you