Operational Trainer

Company: Marlborough Highways Ltd
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Operational Trainer

Department: Human ResourcesEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Chelmsford – HQ

Description

Here at Marlborough Highways we are looking for a Operational Trainer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the skills, safety, and compliance of our workforce across our growing business. Experience within highways is essential but this could be a great opportunity for someone within an operational role to move onto a new career path.

You’ll be responsible for delivering, and continuously improving a wide range of training programmes and inductions, ensuring our employees and subcontractors are fully equipped to carry out their roles safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver in-house training courses including LANTRA Traffic Management and Cat & Genny
  • Deliver the weekly Corporate and Health and Safety induction to new employees and subcontractors ahead of starting their roles with Marlborough Highways
  • Create, develop and enhance training materials (including Delivery Plans, PowerPoint slides, supporting handouts and in-class activity sheets)
  • Deliver the quarterly Safe Delivery Briefings at various depots, alongside our senior leaders
  • Carry out on‑site assessments for operatives who may require further support, as and when identified, by their supervisors
  • Ensure all training activities are logged and liaise with the wider Training team
  • Support the wider HR team by engaging with employees to support with HR‑led initiatives and process changes

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Experience in a Trainer role preferred but not essential
  • Knowledge of traffic management essential, including LANTRA Traffic Management tickets
  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Marlborough depots to deliver training/assessments
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage site‑based and office‑based staff
  • Ability to manage groups and deliver training safely in live or simulated environments
  • Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills
  • Experience working with apprentices, trainees or new entrants
  • Practical, solutions‑focused and adaptable to the needs of the business
  • Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites

Benefits

  • Healthshield Cashback Scheme
  • Access to 24HR GP Online
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
  • Access to our private gym
  • Free lunch provided by our in house chef
  • Free on site parking

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Posted: June 1st, 2026