Rail Trainer

Rail Trainer / Assessor 

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 - negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
In addition to the basic salary we also offer a company car or car allowance 
Role type: permanent
Location: HMP Highpoint South, Stradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG 
Due to the location of this role and the commuting we feel that the candidates should be based in the following areas; Peterborough, Norwich, Ipswich, Chelmsford, Bedford or Cambridge, ideally within 1 hour commute from HMP Highpoint South. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply for this highly rewarding role. 
If you want to become an integral part of our programme of developing skills by eliminating barriers for the prisoners who are seeking opportunities in a workplace then this opportunity may be just what you are looking for. 
In this role you will make a difference! You will learn how to embed learning and skills development across the prison estate.
If you want to become a part of this transformative project, we would love to hear from you. 
We are looking for trainers in experience in sentinel safety critical training; PTS, DCCR, OLEC1, SMALL PLANT, TIC OR experience in delivering NVQ and apprenticeship delivery. 
You will also need to feel comfortable with delivering the training inside the prison environment.  
The successful candidate will receive all appropriate training and induction to ensure that they are supported and confident
in their new role. 

City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; careers@cityandguilds.com 

This appointment will be made on merit.

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented within the Group, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities.

Experience
Experienced
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000 plus a company car or car allowance
Type of role
Permanent
Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Location - Country
UK
Location - City
Any
Business Unit
Customer
Closing date
10/10/2025
Vacancy ref
8152
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About The Role

As a Trainer you will provide induction, initial assessment, and advice and guidance to all learners enrolled on any Intertrain (UK) Ltd training courses and programmes. You will assess learners’ progress and maintain accurate records of assessments of learning carried out, learner journey, achievement and feedback provided. 

We are looking for professional, committed, and passionate individuals with solid occupational experience to join our team.

Intertrain is the UK’s largest commercial railway infrastructure training provider. As part of City & Guilds, a Royal Chartered Institute, and a registered charity we plough operational surplus into good causes.

This is an exciting opportunity to integrate into City & Guilds, a world class organisation and support with our purpose to “enable people and organisations to develop their skills for personal and economic growth.”  

If you are interested in joining our expanding professional team, please apply today.

This role main aim will be to provide training to learners based in HMP Highpoint South, however you may also be required to support our other centres. 

About You

Attributes we are looking for (from Assured NSAR Trainer) …

  • You must have a Level 3 training and development qualification or equivalent.

  • NSAR Assured Trainer/Assessor

  • Team player, motivated and able to inspire the learner journey.

We would like all candidates to have; full driving licence, excellent communication skills, ability to travel, be computer literate and have a desire to work for a national organisation.

Our story and mission

To find out more about City & Guilds please click on the following link:

About us | City & Guilds

What we offer: 

  • Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience.

  • Generous Annual Leave 

  • Company vehicle including fuel cards and expenses

  • Access to initiative schemes – Company bonus scheme, LFG reps, EDI working groups. The City & Guilds Ampersand Awards, nudge financial support tools and apps.

  • We pride ourselves in developing our people with a great workplace culture in a friendly and supportive working environment.

  • We support all our delivery staff through our proven Skills Academy creating personal development plans and mapping career progression that allows everyone to develop in line with industry needs, with further opportunities in City & Guilds.

  • Excellent work/life balance–each trainer will cover a region in the UK within a commutable radius of their home, with a vastly reduced need to travel and stay away from home.

  • Mental health and well-being support via free confidential advice and counselling services and access to free well-being apps

  • Imagine Rewards offering discounts from supermarkets to discounted gym membership rates

  • NSAR ‘Gold’ Accreditation and Ofsted Good

  • Extensive product portfolio and subcontracting network

The successful applicant will be required to undertake all appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

Next steps and how to apply

If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you.  Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.

We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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