Location
Plymouth, Devon, South West
Industry sector
Manufacturing,Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/02/2026
Closing date
04/03/2026
Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer
A varied and hands-on training role combining engineering expertise with compliance, focused on developing technical capability, safe working practices, and regulatory standards across a complex production environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Engineering and Compliance Training Instructor, Technical Instructor, Engineering Instructor
SALARY: Competitive
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 4 Day Working Week (Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 17:00)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer to join a people-focused operations environment supporting workforce development and technical excellence.
As an Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer you will design, deliver and assure high-quality engineering and compliance training, supporting operational leaders to meet business and safety objectives.
The Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer will work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, applying effective learning methodologies to support apprentices, adult learners and operational teams across multiple sites.
This role suits an experienced engineer with a passion for training, health and safety, and developing others within a structured and compliant manufacturing setting.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer include:
• Training Design and Delivery: Designing and delivering engineering and compliance training aligned to business strategies and operational requirements
• Learning Methodologies: Applying a range of instructional techniques including on-the-job, off-the-job and remote learning
• Training Resources: Developing and maintaining engaging learning materials and supporting documentation
• Learner Support and Assessment: Assessing learner progress, recording outcomes, and supporting development plans
• Training Assurance: Providing technical and compliance training assurance across multiple sites and shift patterns
• Health and Safety Leadership: Promoting safe working practices and conducting safety audits of training facilities and equipment
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with operational leaders, technical authorities and external training providers
• Documentation and Records: Ensuring training records and compliance documentation are accurately completed and stored
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience within mechanical and electrical engineering in a manufacturing or marine environment
• Experience delivering training, coaching or mentoring within a technical setting
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and varying shift patterns
DESIRABLE
• Experience with compliance equipment such as MEWPs, forklifts, overhead cranes or fall protection equipment
• Knowledge of structured training cycles and assessment strategies
• A background supporting apprentices, adult learners or early-career employees
• Willingness to work towards teaching or training qualifications
BENEFITS
• 4 day working week
• Employee discount at local businesses
• Perks through local sports club partners
• On-site parking
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14359
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