Senior Trainer (Groundworks Apprenticeship)

NHBC Accepts inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction training provider in Barking is seeking a passionate Senior Trainer for their Groundworks Apprenticeship Programme. You will deliver high-quality training while ensuring learners achieve their full potential. The role requires proven experience in apprenticeship training, technical knowledge in groundworks, and strong communication and coaching abilities. The position offers a salary between £42,000 - £48,000, alongside a regional allowance and performance bonus.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction or house-sector.
• Ability to adapt training to different learning styles.
• Confidence using digital tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality groundworks apprenticeship training.
• Support employers and apprentices throughout the programme.
• Keep training materials current and aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Proven experience delivering successful apprenticeship training

Solid technical background in groundworks

Strong communication and coaching skills

Excellent organisational skills

Passion for helping others develop skills

Education

Teaching or assessing qualifications (or working towards them)

Relevant trade qualifications (minimum Level 2)

Tools

Digital tools for learner tracking and reporting

Job description

England-Barking

Job role: Senior Trainer (Groundworks Apprenticeship)

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 + £6,000 regional allowance + 10% performance bonus + company car

Working location: Barking Training Hub

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre-employment screening.

Job summary:

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer to lead the delivery of our Groundworks Apprenticeship Programme at Barking. You’ll deliver engaging and high-quality apprenticeship training focused on groundworks, ensuring learners are fully supported from enrolment through to End Point Assessment. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll make a real impact, developing skills, promoting excellence, and maintaining NHBC’s commitment to outstanding training provision across the sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering high‑quality groundworks apprenticeship training and assessment to ensure learners achieve their full potential.
• Working closely with employers and apprentices to support progress, provide feedback, and maintain strong engagement throughout the programme.
• Keeping training materials current and aligned with industry standards, NHBC requirements, and regulatory bodies such as Ofsted and ESFA.
• Supporting continuous improvement in apprenticeship delivery through curriculum development, learner support, and feedback reporting.
• Promoting NHBC’s training offer across the construction sector, helping to raise standards and strengthen industry partnerships.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience delivering successful apprenticeship training, ideally within the construction or house‑ sector.
• A solid technical background in groundworks, with relevant trade qualifications (minimum Level 2).
• Teaching or assessing qualifications (or working towards them) and experience supporting learners to End Point Assessment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to adapt training to suit different learning styles.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence using digital tools for learner tracking and reporting.
• A full driving licence and a passion for helping others develop their skills and careers.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

Why you should join us

As a modern, family‑friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea‑sharing.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals and expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and adherence to organisational safeguarding policies.

National House‑Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.