Safety Trainer (EUSR)

Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Start: ASAP

Location: Multiple sites across the South of the UK

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Trainer, who can deliver safety courses to introduce learners to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. The specific courses being delivered are the EUSR Category 3,4, and 5.

The position offers 6 months training to successful applicants, to ensure their knowledge of the course is outstanding. Examples of areas covered are but not limited to the HSE’s HSG150, HSG 47 guidance, the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report. The courses tend to last 1-2 days, with an option for 1 day refresher courses also. You will be delivering these courses to businesses, education providers and private clients.

Learners will need to become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course also includes practical training and assessments while installing ground support systems in a live dig environment with a specific temporary works design.

Our Client:

With 4 decades of experience supporting the construction sector, this company has established itself as a market leader by offering a wide range of specialist solutions. Their expertise spans shoring equipment, piling systems, trench boxes, pipe stoppers, pile croppers, temporary bridges, and industry-recognised training. Operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, they deliver innovative products and dependable service through a network of dedicated divisions. Their goal is to provide a one-stop solution for the construction and civil engineering industries by continually expanding their services and product range through ongoing investment and strategic acquisitions.

The Benefits:

• 6 months inhouse training provided to cover the course you will deliver
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Commercial vehicle for travel (Tax and insured)
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Regular Discounts (eg. Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Long service recognition
• Free tool hire
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

What you need:

• A formal training qualification is essential
• Solid understanding of the construction, utilities, or civil engineering sectors
• Confident communicator with experience in delivering presentations and leading training sessions
• Comfortable providing hands-on training outdoors, even in challenging weather conditions
• Skilled in developing or contributing to the creation of training materials and session plans
• Minimum education: GCSE grade C (or National 4) in Maths and English
• A valid UK driving licence is required
• Must be based in the South of England, with flexibility to travel and stay away from home up to four days per week

If you have any questions regarding this position then please feel free to contact me on otherwise I look forward to seeing your application.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England) .

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