Lead Trainer

Network Rail

  • Paddock Wood, Kent
  • £51,600-53,355 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!Brief DescriptionNetwork Rail is looking for a Lead Trainer in Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) to join the team at Paddock Wood Training Centre. In this role, you'll help shape the future of the railway by supporting the development of new entrants, apprentices, and experienced colleagues expanding into new areas of expertise.About the role (External)As an S&T specialist, you'll become part of a collaborative and close-knit team, working alongside multiple Lead Trainers and Senior Trainers, each with their own specialised discipline. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on other people's careers but also supports your own professional growth through access to funded further education and CPD training opportunities.We're looking for someone passionate about sharing knowledge, nurturing talent and develop their career at Network Rail. Due to the nature of the role, a strong safety focus and prior experience delivering S&T training are essential.Please note: a recognised training qualification, such as a City & Guilds Level 3 in Training and Assessing (or equivalent) is required.Location: On site at Paddock Wood training Centre - some travel required depending on training contract and possible other recruitments to other Network Rail route services locations on occasion.Discipline: S&TContract: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday full time (35hrs per week) 8am - 4pm.Salary: £51,600.00 - £53,355 depending on skills and experience + Outer London AllowanceClosing date: Friday 15th August 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.What does a Lead Trainer role entail?
  • Develop the proficiency of employees by inspirational delivery of technical, safety and vocational training interventions.
  • Provide an exemplary level of learner-focused customer service, enhancing enjoyment and motivation to learn/
  • Actively foster a safety-first, “No-Unsafe-Acts” culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point.
  • 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 procedures.
  • Continuously develop your own technical proficiency (including relevant in-date regulated competencies), knowledge and adult education capability.
  • Confidently and actively demonstrate that capability to earn justified and obvious credibility amongst the delegate population.
  • Continuously develop and improve the training material, assessment material and equipment.
  • Positively contribute to Content Review Groups and Skills Forums.
  • Maintain the currency of all local training documentation and visual aids.
  • Fairly assess the capability of delegates and provide them the facilitated opportunity to learn.
  • Support the assessment and evaluation of training impact at course end and at appropriate post training intervals.
  • Support the Training Delivery Manager with programme design, evaluation, team dynamics and centre performance and reputation.
  • Demonstrate a flexible approach to the achievement of the objectives of Competence & Training (and Network Rail).
  • Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres' internal quality procedures and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement.
  • As a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.
Please see the attached job description for more information.The ideal candidate will have:
  • 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.
What could set you apart?
  • Experience of railway maintenance or operations
  • Signalling & Telecoms maintenance experience
  • Fault finding experience
  • 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
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.How to apply (External)How to applyClick 'Apply now' to submit your application.Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contactIf you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplaceFor example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistanceFor example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!Drugs and Alcohol Standard:For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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 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.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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