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Specialist Lifting Instructor

Location: Tamworth , United Kingdom
Region: Lloyds British
Job Category: Building Construction/Skilled Trades
Business Unit: UK Hire Sales Northern
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 8.30 -5


Summary

What makes Lloyds British Testing - A Speedy Business such a successful Company?

It's a question a lot of our rivals are asking. In truth there is no simple answer. We have gained our International industry leading reputation through an evolutionary process, acquiring invaluable knowledge and practical know-how for over 200 years. Lloyds British Testing current operation was created in 1812 and for over 200 years the name Lloyds British has been synonymous with the very best in lifting equipment engineering. Today Lloyds British operates as one of Speedy Service's divisions, from a number of locations across the UK providing services to a wide range of clients.

Main Responsibilities

We deal with thousands of customers every year providing them with a first class service and helping ensure they can successfully deliver their projects.  Behind the scenes we work to ensure we constantly meet and exceed their expectations and that’s where you come in; As a Specialist Lifting Instructor within Lloyds British, you will deliver a range of technical training as well as advising our customers on Technical aspects of lifting to enable them to complete the work correctly and safely. You'll work autonomously to plan and execute training required for individuals' development. As a Specialist Lifting Instructor you also have the ability to design, prepare, test and deliver new training courses.

Ideal Candidate

A Specialist Lifting Instructor will possess the below- 

  • At least 2 years’ experience in Lifting and Materials Handling
  • National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS) or Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register (ITSSAR) instructor accreditations are desirable
  • Knowledge of lifting regulations including: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work Act, BS 7121
  • Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Qualifications are desirable
  • Applicants wanted for specific course delivery of one or all of these courses: Overhead Crane Operation; Inspection of Portable Lifting Equipment;  Appointed Person; Mobile Crane Operation; Crane Supervisor; Rigging and Slinging
  • Strong self-organisation skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willing to travel and to be away from home
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
  • Willing to work independently
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to deal with a variety of personalities
  • Confident with face to face training

Sounds interesting? 

About the Company

About the Company

Speedy are the leading provider of hire products and supporting services to the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors. We have a network of over 200 depots across the UK and Ireland, and over 3000 people who offer a nationwide service and look after the largest hire fleet in the market.

We also lead in health, safety and sustainability.  We are the safest hire provider, based on accident and industry rates, and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.  Our hire fleet also includes an increasing range of green option products, helping our customers improve their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.

Our vision is to become the best in our sector to do business with and the best to work for!