trainer Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Job details
Please note: this is a secondment opportunity until 26th April 2024
Please note: this position is only available to candidates employed within Transport for Wales. If you are not eligible to apply for this position, your application will not be considered.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Driver and Operations trainer is responsible for the provision of operations training activities for train drivers and associated operations roles.
- Design, deliver and update appropriate training programmes which meet regulatory, safety and industry standards
- Evaluation of all training and development activities carried out within this role in order to ensure compliance and continuous development of the courses and Programmes we offer.
- Provide assessment and verification services to support the driver function and within awarding body standards
- Support the Operations Training Manager in identifying suitable Driver training providers to ensure they meet the required standard
- Work closely with the Operational Standards team to ensure that driver training is updated and reflects business risks
Who we’re looking for
- Holds Driver Competency
- Experience of designing, delivering, evaluating and reviewing training material.
- Computer literate in key Office 365 applications
- Holds or willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Learning & Development (or equivalent)
- Holds or willing to work towards an assessor qualification – TAQA Level 3 (or equivalent)
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
