About the role

This role plays a key part in supporting the development, delivery, and assessment of accredited training programmes that align with operational, safety, and regulatory standards. You will contribute to building a skilled and capable workforce by delivering high-quality training, coaching, and assessment to operational employees.

Working closely with the Learning & Development team and operational leaders, you will help ensure that employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to perform their roles safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Support the Learning & Development team in delivering accredited and bespoke in-house training courses for internal delegates and external customers.
• Assist in the training and recertification of operational employees on plant and equipment required to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Deliver training in accordance with approved lesson plans and scheduled timetables to ensure consistency and quality.

Coaching & Assessment

• Coach and assess trainees during training sessions against relevant standards and learning objectives.
• Identify learning gaps and provide guidance to support delegate development.
• Monitor the on-the-job performance of Port Operators in collaboration with Line Managers to validate training effectiveness.

Course Development & Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing training programmes.
• Identify opportunities to develop new training initiatives that support operational and business needs.
• Maintain awareness of current health and safety legislation and industry standards relevant to training delivery.

Supporting Tasks

• Prepare training materials in advance and ensure training facilities and equipment are fit for purpose.
• Support other Learning & Development and Asset Management activities as required.
• Undertake any additional duties that support the wider objectives of the Learning & Development function.

Decision Making

• Operate within established procedures and training frameworks.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and adaptability when responding to changing circumstances during training delivery.
• Maintain a calm and methodical approach when working under pressure.
• Recognise when to escalate issues or seek guidance while maintaining confidence in decision-making within the role.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a proactive and engaging individual with a passion for developing others and driving high standards. You'll be confident delivering training to a range of audiences, with the ability to communicate clearly and adapt your approach to suit different learning styles. A strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams are essential.

You'll bring a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset, with the credibility to coach and influence operational colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues across the business.
• Excellent IT skills e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and social media platforms.
• Capability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, maintenance and procedural manuals.
• Competency to learn the theoretical and practical elements for course delivery. 
• Accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.
• Full driving licence valid in the UK, as some travel to other Ports will be a regular feature of the role. 
• Confident working at height and in confined spaces.
• Ideally with Straddle carrier operational experience and other heavy port plant would be advantageous, although training can be provided

What Forth Ports can offer you:

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary
• Group Bonus
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days including bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
• On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
• On-site free parking available for all employees
• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays 

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced training instructor looking to apply your operational, coaching, and assessment skills in a dynamic and safety-focused environment, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when applying via this link.

We are looking to hold an Assessment Centre for the role on Monday 20 April 2026.