Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Training Manager – Health & Safety Standards - Maidenhead (Hybrid, 2 Days in Office)
£50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Ready to take your training career in a new direction?
If you're an experienced training, learning and development, or competence professional looking to broaden your impact, this is an exciting opportunity to transition into a strategic Health, Safety & Environment role while leveraging the skills you've already built.
At Heidelberg Materials UK, you'll play a key role in shaping how over 3,600 employees develop the knowledge, competence and behaviours needed to work safely and effectively. Rather than delivering training yourself, you'll influence and lead the systems, standards and frameworks that underpin learning across the business.
This is the perfect next step for someone with a background in training governance, learning systems, competence management or workforce development who wants to move into a high-profile role within Safety, Health & Environment.
What you’ll lead
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Own the national SHE training & competence strategy
- Shape technical capability and behavioural improvement
- Lead governance of all external training providers
- Represent HMUK in MPQC and industry groups
Competence & Capability Development
- Ensure SHE training matrices and competence frameworks remain legally compliant
- Develop modern blended learning, e‑learning and catalogues
- Lead SHE apprenticeships and specialist capability programmes
Digital Learning Systems
- Own the Learning Management System and digital learning roadmap
- Lead system enhancements, integration and user adoption across the UK
Provider & Vendor Management
- Manage multiple national providers for cost, quality and compliance
- Partner with Procurement on sourcing, contracts and performance
Performance, Reporting & Assurance
- Drive KPI reporting across compliance, delivery and cost
- Provide technical assurance to Senior SHE Leadership
- Ensure alignment with NOS, IMS and MPA Safety by Competence standards
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with operational, SHE and training teams to align training with risk
- Influence senior leaders on competence priorities and improvement plans
What you’ll bring
- Experience in SHE, competence or technical training strategy
- Proven background in training governance and provider management
- Experience leading the design and delivery of large scale training programmes
Why this role?
- National strategic ownership and industry influence
- Opportunity to modernise SHE capability and digital learning
- A business investing in safety, technology and leadership
- High visibility with senior leadership and industry bodies
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
