Training Instructor

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The Opportunity

Are you looking for a role where your knowledge, skills and experiences are utilised in a unique environment? If so, we are currently seeking a Training Instructor at Heysham 1 Power Station, to join the Performance Improvement Department on a permanent basis. If you feel like your skill set would suit this role, then we would love to hear from you!

The instructor will be mainly aligned to a training programme which best suits the needs of the Group and the skills of the applicant. Although applicants with background in either Engineering or Maintenance would be particularly welcomes.

In addition to managing the assigned programme, you will also be involved in developing and delivering training across a broad range of topics, to support the station in addressing wider training needs whenever these are identified.

As part of the Performance Improvement Department, instructors are responsible for development and delivery of initial training of new staff to meet the resourcing needs of the station. They further facilitate organisational learning and deepen knowledge and skill in support of safe, reliable performance of the plant by ensuring that station staff receive continuing, refresher, performance improvement and development training.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary between £44,112 – £78,541 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

Training instructors will produce and deliver high quality technical training in line with the areas of accountability. Training will be produced and implemented systematically to ensure it is effective and delivering safe, reliable generation.

Principal Accountabilities.

To implement all phases of the Systematic Approach to Training to support SQEP compliance, continual plant operation and personnel performance improvement.

• Produce and coordinate a training plan for initial and continuing training within your assigned work scope.
• Support organisational learning through active membership of the associated training Committees.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain high standards across the training programmes.

Who you are.

Individuals will hold a relevant qualification at HNC level or equivalent.

An understanding of the company systematic approach to training (SAT) would be an advantage.

Excellent interpersonal / relationship building / communication skills are expected.

Knowledge of the Maintenance or Engineering disciplines would be advantageous but is not essential.

All instructors would be expected to become Fleet Certified Instructors and formal training will be given to attain the Fleet Certified qualification.

Closing date for applications: Thursday December 19th 2024            

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday January 6th 202513th, 2025.  

Applicants will be required to obtain CTC level vetting prior to taking up their duties.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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