Location

Walsall, GB

Department Name

EM Regional NW&C (168004) G5

About Network Rail

Here at Network Rail, we believe that investing in our people is key to improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railway. This in turn, means that we can serve the needs of our customers and the travelling public.

Network Rail Training is committed to this goal. We aim to create an environment where every individual can succeed and is encouraged to reach their full potential, helping the company to become a natural choice for talented people to join.

We deliver a wide range of learning solutions from technical and vocational skills, through to professional development, safety, leadership, new entrant programmes and higher education designed and developed to enable continuous improvement of safety and business performance across the business. Everything we do is to support Network Rail’s safety culture of getting everyone home safe every day.

We’re an organisation where people matter. You matter to us, and you’ll matter millions.

Brief Description

What does an average day for a Lead Trainer OLE look like?

As a Lead Trainer OLE no two days will ever be the same. You will be delivering training and assessments for up to twelve adult learners during each training course. Whilst supporting delegates to achieve desired learning and development outcomes and promoting opportunities for continuous change. Performing practical simulated exercises as well as classroom-based learning in one of our state-of-the-art training centres or satellite facilities.

Main Responsibilities

About the role (External)

Lead on the delivery of inspirational technical, safety and behavioural training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring activities using a diverse range of delivery methods including face to face, virtual and digital solutions. Proactively work with the training planning team to maximise personal utilisation.
Actively foster a safety-first, “No-Unsafe-Acts” culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety.
Support the development of apprentices including undergoing relevant safeguarding checks, supporting the assessment of their NVQ’s, task books and work-based learning, and provide the additional technical and support sessions required.
Provide an excellent learner experience by enhancing their enjoyment, motivation to learn and value gained from the training event. Differentiate the learning approach to accommodate all learning styles and individual needs.
Must be experienced and fully capable in the relevant technical or operational competence and willing to undertake continuous professional development and up-skilling. Achieve NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development within 18 months of appointment. Support the development of other trainers both within Network Rail and externally.
Develop and improve training, assessment material, aids, and equipment. Represent Network Rail Training at capability development groups and skills forums leading on the development of specific competence areas. Page 2 of 2 Lead Trainer
Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres’ internal quality procedures, external inspections, and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement. Support the maintenance of training centre training assets where relevant.
As a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote, and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

Essential

Thorough knowledge of the technical or operational capability relevant to the role
Excellent presentational skills
Ability to affect a culture change and to motivate and inspire.
Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving Trainers may occasionally be expected to cover activities in other training locations.

Desirable

Experience of railway maintenance or operations
An understanding of different learning styles
Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions
Displays attributes of a team player
A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £51,600 circa per annum

Closing date: 28/01/2025 . - Late applications will not be accepted.

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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