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Posted 23 April 2024
Job ref: LP232

Trainee Trainer

  • Location: Canning Town, Greater London, England
  • Salary: Market related
  • Category
  • Sector: Rail and Transportation
  • Contract type Permanent
  • Consultant: Jess Maloney

Trainee Trainer

Are you an operational rail professional ready to embark on an exciting journey in the training industry? The Morson Training Development Academy is your gateway to becoming an NSAR accredited rail trainer. Join us in developing the future of rail training while advancing your career.

The Rail Trainer program is designed to enhance the skills of individuals with an operational rail background, equipping them with the necessary competencies to become NSAR-assured Rail Trainers and Assessors.

About Morson Training

Morson Training is an award-winning provider of engineering, tech, and professional services training, serving as the exclusive supplier of track safety, rail plant, working at heights, and first aid training for Network Rail across the UK. At Morson Training, we are committed to changing lives through transformative education, catering to diverse learner needs and fostering partnerships with community organisations to empower individuals.

Our aim at Morson Training is to change lives, by upskilling and reskilling through training programmes that are individually tailored to suit different learner needs, underpinned by awarding bodies. Through our partnerships with numerous community organisations, we have helped hundreds of people from disadvantaged backgrounds break dependency cycles and find sustainable employment.

Why this role?

  • Morson Training has recently been appointed the strategic training partner of Network Rail – be part of something big!
  • We are the sole supplier for all Network Rail track safety training, delivering nationally.
  • This exciting collaboration opens prospects for personal growth and career development.
  • You’ll have access to mentorship, led by industry experts, to ensure your professional growth.

About The Role:

 Morson Training is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Track Safety Rail operative to join our dynamic team as a Trainee Trainer. Reporting to the Training Manager, this role is designed for individuals with a substantial operational background who are passionate about the rail industry and aspire to advance their career in training and development. As Morson Training’s strategic partner for Network Rail, this position offers a unique chance for personal growth and professional advancement.

Our rail trainer roles span nationwide, providing the opportunity to contribute to the industry’s growth while working in proximity to your home, however please note that travel will be necessary. If you share our passion for helping learners reach their full potential, delivering a quality learning experience, and want to make a positive impact, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver essential Small Plant training and progress to Track Safety skills training, professionally adhering to the current version of RTAS rules and company procedures.
  • Support the evaluation of courses, monitor impact, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Deliver high-quality, inspirational, technical, safety, and vocational training that is stimulating and engaging.
  • Utilise various tools, resources, and methods for classroom and field-based

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of operational experience at the Controller Offsite Safety (COSS) level.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for growth and development is essential.
  • The drive and passion to motivate others and help them reach their full potential.
  • Driving License required & willingness to travel.

Desirable:

  • Track Foreman experience
  • Track Chargeman experience
  • Experience as an operational supervisor or railway ganger
  • Candidates with a history of charity work, volunteering, or extracurricular activities that demonstrate dedication and passion are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career in rail training, where you can make a significant impact on the industry and your own professional growth, apply now to the Morson Training Development Academy. Join us in shaping the future of rail training and help address the industry’s skills shortage.

Working at Morson:

Here at Morson, we are a family run company, and our values reflect that. Alongside working at one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for™, you will also receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Excellent work/life balance – each trainer will cover a region in the UK within a commutable radius of their home. With a vastly reduced need to travel and stay away from home, trainers will benefit from a much-improved work/life balance.
  • Achieving Excellence in Learning & Development - we are committed to providing tailored learning and development opportunities that align with your career aspirations to gain managerial exposure.
  • A colleague health and well-being programme
  • Discounted gym membership rates
  • Access to meritocracy initiative schemes - Our next trip is the Dominican Republic!
  • Private Medical Healthcare via Vitality
  • Healthcare Cash Plan via Healthshield
  • Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services
  • Access to free wellbeing apps
  • Free parking

TO APPLY:

However you identify or whatever your previous field of employment, please apply if you see a position that interests or excites you. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, so please get in touch with us if you have any queries or would like to talk through the position.

If you would like to find out more, please contact our internal Talent Team at talent@morson.com.

We look forward to reading your application!

Health and Wellbeing

Our health and wellbeing agenda is built into our DNA, we care for the mind, body and soul of our colleagues.

  • 200 Health MOT’s delivered across our Group
  • 50 Mental Health First Aiders
  • ‘Most Innovative Benefit’ - MorFit
  • Recruiter Investing in Talent awards
  • 93 Managers have completed mental health in the workplace training

Ensuring broad acceptance of mental health and wellbeing is a Group-wide priority and we have weekly initiatives which care for the wellbeing of our colleagues, foster collaboration and make Morson a great place to work. These include:

  • Virtual and studio fitness classes and yoga
  • Financial wellbeing programmes
  • Virtual after-school activities for children
  • Mental health workshops

Terms and Conditions:

Come from any background, industry or sector, if you have the right attitude, some great experience and a desire to be part of our award-winning team, we’d love to hear from you.

Morson Talent is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. In order to apply for this role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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