Construction Trainer
From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.
We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.
We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.
What is the role?
Our construction training offer supports the development of our Construction staff and cover compliance, technical, and personal development training across the Persimmon Group. Through developing our staff to enhance their technical and personal skills we will support the drive to increase quality and customer satisfaction throughout our businesses.
The location of the successful candidate is secondary to having relevant construction site management or commercial/technical experience with a PLC house builder, the ability to present to a room of people and good written and spoken skills. This role will cover the following areas: North West, North East and Scotland and travel will be involved.
The role will include:
- Designing, delivering and carrying out full evaluation of bespoke construction related courses in line with the needs of our business and employees
- Creation of a blended suite of technical and personal development courses.
- Organising and managing programmes including site management development and technical construction modules.
- Delivery of our essentials programme for all new employees within your region and at various locations throughout the UK where required.
- Visiting and coaching learners in their place of work to ensure learning is embedded in the workplace.
- Managing your diary efficiently to ensure effective delivery of programmes.
- Supporting learners working towards our Construction Site Management programme.
What we need from you?
- Previous experience as a Residential Site Manager, Contracts Manager, or commercial/technical experience with a PLC developer
- The ability to work to deadlines and cope well under pressure
- Planning/prioritising and time management skills
- A high standard of inter-personal and communication skills supporting the ability of attendees at all levels.
- A tactful and friendly communication style
- A valid UK Driver’s License is required as training delivery will be conducted at various locations throughout the UK
- Training qualifications and or a degree (or equivalent) would be beneficial
What’s in it for you?
Salary and benefits package
- Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Company Car / Car Allowance
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Bonus
- Health Care
Persimmon offer flexible working hour arrangements with the agreement of the Head of Department.
Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.
When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.
If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.
Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB
No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction
Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com
