Technical Trainer - Manufacturing/Construction

Technical Trainer - Manufacturing/Construction

Department: Learning & Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Dundalk

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

What We Do:

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Team Overview:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Department plays a vital role in equipping employees across all departments with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to perform at their best. Comprising the Global Learning & Development Manager, a Technical Trainer, and two Training Administrators, the team is responsible for designing, delivering, and coordinating a wide range of training programs-from compliance and technical upskilling to onboarding and professional development. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and capability building, the T&D team directly supports the growth of individuals and the business as a whole, helping to ensure that Alternative Heat continues to meet the evolving demands of its projects and clients.

What You'll be Doing Training Delivery

• Deliver high-quality compliance and technical training across a range of subjects including (but not limited to): Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Working at Height, Abrasive Wheels, Diisocyanate Awareness, COSHH/Hazardous Substances, MEWPs, Forklift Operations, Lifting Operations, Vehicle Marshalling, and other role-specific technical training requirements.
• Provide hands-on, practical instruction on tools, equipment, systems and company procedures in line with Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Deliver structured onboarding programmes for new employees, ensuring full understanding of safety, quality and operational standards.
• Support the delivery of refresher and mandatory training to maintain compliance across all departments.

Training Design & Development

• Design, develop and continuously improve training materials, SOPs, work instructions, presentations and technical guides.
• Create practical assessments, skills checklists and competency frameworks for operational and technical roles.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects and Health & Safety teams to ensure training content reflects current methodologies, standards and best practice.
• Develop blended learning solutions incorporating classroom, practical and digital learning methods where appropriate.

Competency & Compliance

• Assess employee competency through practical demonstration, observation and formal assessment methods.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records, competency matrices and certification tracking systems.
• Support the organisation in maintaining full compliance with internal standards and applicable Republic of Ireland health, safety and environmental legislation, including requirements set by the Health and Safety Authority.
• Monitor training completion rates and support compliance reporting requirements.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, HSE and the Learning & Development team to identify skills gaps and training needs.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance during practical training sessions and competency assessments.
• Support workforce development plans and upskilling initiatives across technical teams.
• Liaise with external training providers and certification bodies where specialist training or accreditation is required.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessment results and performance outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve training content, delivery methods and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with industry standards, new technologies and construction/building services best practice.
• Recommend improvements to processes, installation methods and safety practices based on training insights.

Professional Standards

• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Take ownership of tasks and ensure training activities are delivered to a high standard across multiple sites and departments.
• Maintain a professional and consistent approach to all training delivery and documentation.
• Maintain own technical competence through ongoing professional development and industry engagement.

What You Need to Have

• Proven experience in delivering technical, operational or compliance training within a construction, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Recognised instructor training accreditation (e.g., BRITTOp, ITSSAR, or an equivalent nationally recognised instructor qualification).
• Strong understanding of health & safety training requirements and safe systems of work.
• Experience in developing training materials, SOPs or structured learning content.
• Ability to deliver practical, hands-on training in workshop or site-based environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage learners at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple training priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Full UK/ROI driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.