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Confined Space and Working at Height Instructor

Dovetail Ref: 186138
FE & HE £35,000 - £40,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 30 June 2026
East Midlands, England

Education Details

Health and Safety Adult Education training provider
Levels: Professional TrainingIndustry Certification
Also teaches: Working at HeightConfined Spaces

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Trainer (Working at Height & Confined Spaces) to join an incredible training provider in the Midlands area.

  • Location: Home-based. We are actively seeking a trainer based in the Midlands or North. Must be open to travel across the Midlands area.
  • Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (Standard week often operates as a 4-day working week with 1 day Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

We are looking for field-based Trainers to deliver high-quality safety courses directly on client sites across the UK, with a particular focus on the quarrying and extractive industries. This role is home-based; you will be provided with a company van and full training kit to keep at your residence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Course Delivery: Deliver engaging, compliant, and practical training courses (Working at Height and Confined Spaces) on-site at various client locations across the UK.
  • Travel & Flexibility: Travel extensively to client sites (including key regional centers such as the Mansfield/Nottingham area).
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure all training aligns with City & Guilds standards, national regulations, and high quality benchmarks.
  • Equipment Care: Maintain and safely store the provided company training kit and vehicle.

What We Are Looking For

We are happy to consider candidates who are highly strong in either Working at Height or Confined Spaces, provided you have the drive and willingness to train up in the other discipline. A full 2-month tailored training and shadowing program will be provided based on your current experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • City & Guilds 6160 series (specifically 03 and 05) (Highly preferred)
  • Proven experience working within or training for the extractive, quarrying, or heavy utilities industries.
  • A valid UK Driving License (essential for travel).

Desirable Add-ons (can fund these for the right candidate):

  • Level 3 Education and Training qualification (AET/PTLLS)
  • IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification
  • First Aid at Work certificate

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

What's on Offer

  • Company van provided
  • Full training kit provided
  • Home-based role
  • 2-month tailored training and shadowing program
  • 4-day working week with TOIL
  • Funding available for additional qualifications

Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Leila Tordeur

Leila Tordeur

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • City & Guilds 6160 series (specifically 03 and 05)
  • Experience in Working at Height or Confined Spaces training
  • Valid UK Driving License
  • Experience in extractive, quarrying, or heavy utilities industries

Benefits

  • Company van provided
  • Full training kit provided
  • Home-based role
  • 2-month tailored training and shadowing program
  • 4-day working week with TOIL

Skills & Qualifications

Health and Safety TrainingWorking at Height instructionConfined Spaces instructionCity & Guilds standardsClient site deliveryQuarrying industry knowledgeExtractive industries experience