Lead Trainer (S&T)

About Network Rail

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About the Role

Network Rail is looking for a Lead Trainer in Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) to join the team at the Paddock Wood Training Centre. In this role, you will support the development of new entrants, apprentices, and experienced colleagues expanding into new areas of expertise. You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside other Lead Trainers and Senior Trainers.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth through funded further education and CPD training. We are seeking someone passionate about sharing knowledge, nurturing talent, and developing their career at Network Rail. A strong safety focus and prior experience delivering S&T training are essential.

Location: On site at Paddock Wood Training Centre. Some travel may be required.

Discipline: S&T

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week (8 am - 4 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop employee proficiency through inspirational delivery of technical, safety, and vocational training interventions.
• Provide exemplary learner-focused customer service to enhance enjoyment and motivation.
• Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture and promote Network Rail Values.
• Drive corporate messages and behavioural communications.
• Act safely, promote safety awareness, and demonstrate compliance with safety procedures.
• Continuously develop your own technical proficiency, knowledge, and adult education capability.
• Confidently demonstrate your capability to earn credibility amongst delegates.
• Continuously develop and improve training material, assessment material, and equipment.
• Contribute to Content Review Groups and Skills Forums.
• Maintain the currency of local training documentation and visual aids.
• Fairly assess delegate capability and provide facilitated learning opportunities.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of training impact.
• Support the Training Delivery Manager with programme design, evaluation, team dynamics, and centre performance.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to achieving objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Thorough knowledge of technical or operational capability relevant to the role.
• Excellent presentational skills.
• Ability to affect culture change and motivate/inspire others.
• Ability to demonstrate management capabilities (developing, planning, thinking, achieving).
• Experience of railway maintenance or operations is desirable.
• An understanding of different learning styles.
• Sound knowledge of rules, regulations, and working instructions.
• Attributes of a team player.
• A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning is desirable.
• A recognised training qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3 in Training and Assessing or equivalent) is required.

What's in it for you

Network Rail offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell days.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Choice of pension schemes.
• 75% discount on leisure travel for you and your family.
• Private Healthcare (subject to T&Cs).
• 5 days paid volunteer or carer's leave.
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel.
• Gym Pass access to gyms across the UK.
• My Benefits platform for national and local retail discounts.

Note: Some roles require face-to-face Drugs & Alcohol testing. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.