Training Advisor

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Training Advisor Health & Safety (SHE)

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000
Location: Flexible / National Travel Required

Safety is more than compliance. It's about protecting people, building confidence, and creating a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.

We're looking for a SHE Training Advisor who is passionate about developing people, inspiring safer behaviours, and delivering impactful learning experiences that make a genuine difference across our business.

In this influential role, you'll help shape the competence and capability of our workforce by designing and delivering engaging Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) training across a diverse operational network. Working closely with leaders and colleagues at all levels, you'll play a key part in strengthening our safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our people have the knowledge and skills they need to work safely and confidently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced training professional with a strong SHE background who wants to go beyond traditional training delivery and make a lasting impact on how safety is lived and breathed throughout the organisation.

If you're motivated by developing people, championing best practice, and helping create safer workplaces every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a SHE Training & Competence Advisor, you will:

• Design, coordinate and deliver engaging SHE training programmes across the business.
• Support the development and maintenance of competence frameworks and learning pathways.
• Ensure training content reflects current legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Manage training records, matrices, catalogues and compliance reporting.
• Provide day-to-day support for learning management systems and users.
• Work closely with operational teams, subject matter experts and external providers to ensure training quality and effectiveness.
• Analyse training data and KPIs to identify trends, monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Translate complex technical and legislative requirements into practical, accessible learning solutions.
• Build strong relationships with employees, managers, senior leaders and industry bodies to promote competence and safety excellence.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and knowledgeable professional with:

• NEBOSH or IEMA Certificate (or equivalent qualification).
• Demonstrable experience designing, coordinating and delivering SHE training within an operational, manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of current SHE legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience managing learning management systems and supporting end users.
• Experience maintaining training records, matrices and compliance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful KPI reports.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• NEBOSH or IEMA Diploma (or equivalent).
• IOSH or IEMA professional membership.
• PTLLS, AET, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• Experience managing external training providers and quality assurance processes.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on people, performance and safety. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, influence business-wide learning initiatives and contribute to creating a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.

If you're an engaging trainer with a passion for SHE and a commitment to developing others, we'd love to hear from you.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Apply today and help build a safer, more competent workforce for the future.