First Aid Trainer

GBR Recruitment is working exclusively with a well established & progressive construction business recruiting for an experienced & knowledgeable First Aid Instructor, ideally with some Health and Safety experience too but not a must have, to join their building services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced First Aid Trainer (with ideally some additional Health & Safety experience) to join the clients well established Health & Safety team, delivering great customer service & ongoing support to their clients in a variety of sectors across the UK.

First Aider Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive first aid training sessions to diverse groups, ensuring all participants understand first aid / H&S key concepts & techniques.
• Develop & maintain first aid / H&S training materials, that are up-to-date with current first aid practices & guidelines.
• Present First Aid / H&S information clearly & confidently, adapting teaching methods to suit various learning styles.
• Maintain accurate records of First Aid / H&S training sessions, participant attendance & assessment results.
• Stay informed about advancements in first aid practices & incorporate new information into training sessions.
• Supporting clients to ensure their First Aid / H&S procedures & working practices are safe, plus comply with legislation & guidance.
• Undertake thorough health & safety management audits & site inspections, producing remedial action plans across a range of sectors including education, retail, charity and construction (if H&S qualified as well as First Aid qualified).
• Support in the development of local policies & procedures.
• Support to carry out risk assessments & method statements (if H&S too).
• Produce high quality reports regarding hazard identification, accident investigations & funding applications.

Key skills and experience:

• A valid First Aid certification is essential; additional qualifications in teaching or education are advantageous.
• Proven experience as a First Aid Instructor or in a similar educational role is preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple training sessions effectively.
• A NEBOSH Certificate would be ideal but not essential
• Proficient IT skills for creating presentations & reports.
• Be open to UK wide travel where required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

The role is full time hours Monday to Friday with a certain degree of flexibility.