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Crane Operations Instructor

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Crane Operations Instructor

Bircham Newton, Norfolk

£40,500-£49,500 per annum | Full-time, Permanent | 35 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Crane Operator or Plant professional ready to share your skills and inspire the next generation of construction talent?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction training provider as a Plant Operations Instructor, delivering first-class training. You'll play a vital role in preparing learners for rewarding careers in plant operations - combining hands-on instruction with theory-based learning in a supportive, industry-led environment.

In this role, you'll train and assess apprentices and commercial learners across a range of plant machinery, ensuring they develop the practical ability, safety awareness, and confidence to excel on site. You'll also contribute to course development and help shape the future of construction training at one of the UK's leading providers.

The Role


  • Deliver engaging and practical training sessions on a range of plant machinery

  • Conduct CPCS assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

  • Support course design, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Maintain accurate learner records and promote progression


The Person


  • Specialist licence to practice (CPCS or NPORS - A61 Appointed Person, A62 Crane Supervisor, Mobile/Tower/Crawler Crane, or Slinger Signaller)

  • Level 3 (or higher) vocational qualification in Plant Operations or related field

  • Proven, recent industry experience operating a range of plant machinery

  • Level 3 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within one year)

  • Passionate about mentoring and developing others in construction skills

  • Desirable: CPCS Tester/Trainer, A1 Assessor Award, experience with additional plant types


The Benefits


  • Free onsite lunch and parking

  • Subsidised Costa Coffee and onsite gym

  • All PPE provided

  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown

  • Generous pension (up to 9% employer contribution) and life assurance

  • Funded training and professional development

  • Two paid volunteering days per year

  • A supportive team that values your trade and experience