Opleidingsfunctionaris vacatures bij ICL

Operational Training Instructor - Heavy Industry / Mining

Date: 23 Jan 2026

Posting End Date:

Location:

Boulby, GB, TS13 4UZ

Company: Cleveland Potash Ltd.

We are looking for an experienced operator, supervisor, engineer, or trainer to join our Training & Competence Team at Boulby Mine. You will deliver hands‑on training across mobile plant, engineering, safety and process operations, supporting new starters and experienced employees in one of the UK's most unique heavy‑industrial environments.

The Role

The Technical Trainer supports the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training across CPL operations, covering safety, engineering, process plant, mobile plant, and management. The role ensures employees-both new starters and those transferring departments-receive high‑quality, compliant, and effective training aligned with organisational needs, national occupational standards, and regulatory requirements. The post holder maintains professionalism, contributes to a strong learning culture, and provides expert support to line managers and the wider workforce.

The Responsibilities

Safety

• Organise and deliver Health & Safety training where competent and qualified.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of learners within training environments.

Training Design, Delivery & Evaluation

• Contribute to the analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation of training and development activities across operational areas.
• Produce training manuals, modules, and SOPs for all operational departments.
• Develop training interventions aligned with National Occupational Standards and applicable legislation.
• Evaluate learning and development activities and provide input into budget submissions.

Planning & Coordination

• Plan and coordinate company inductions for new starters or departmental movers.
• Develop individual, team, and company learning plans.
• Plan training in partnership with line managers and the training team while minimising operational disruption.

Operational & Development Support

• Support line managers in meeting training needs and provide guidance on best practice.
• Work within established learning and development strategies and policies.
• Prioritise workload, manage time effectively, and determine the most appropriate learning activities for specific needs.

Communication

• Attend weekly safety meetings and training meetings.
• Communicate with line managers, employees, the training team, and external training providers regarding training plans and progress.

• Input and maintain training records in hard copy and in LMS systems.
• Use the LMS to communicate information, gather data, and run compliance reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all information is handled according to policy.
• Keep up to date with developments in learning and development.

Financial Awareness

• Work within learning and development budget constraints.
• Contribute to budgeting through evaluation and forward planning of training needs.

The Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working within heavy industrial environments such as mining, processing, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Understanding of mobile plant training, engineering standards, and process plant requirements.
• Experience using IT‑based record systems.

Qualifications