Traffic Training Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Traffic Training Manager to come and join our team!

We’re looking for a driven individual to lead the delivery of a robust and compliant program of Traffic Training delivered across Sunbelt Rentals. This role is critical in ensuring our traffic teams are aligned with our purpose, fully engaged, and equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Traffic Training team, while supporting traffic trainers and assessors across the business.
• Overseeing all accredited traffic training, including apprenticeships and new starter compliance.
• Partnering with operational management to ensure training supports business needs and drives performance.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Line manage the Instructor/Assessor roles within the Traffic Training team ensuring resources are utilised effectively.
• Provide coaching, support, and development opportunities to ensure team effectiveness and engagement.
• Act as the key point of contact for traffic training-related queries across the business.
• Manage the relationship with the External Training Team to ensure the seamless delivery of external traffic training.
• Responsibility for delivery of budget for the traffic training team.
• Lead the delivery of compliance training for new starters, with a heavy focus on Health & Safety and traffic related training to onboard them effectively into the role and business. 
• Own and manage the Traffic Apprenticeship Programme (and other relevant apprenticeships as required), ensuring high-quality delivery and completion while maximising revenue from internal training delivery.

This is a hands-on role which requires working alongside trainers and depots so extensive travel and overnight stays will be required.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

To succeed in the Traffic Training Manager role, you will bring the following skill set and behaviours:  

• Traffic Management Experience: Significant experience in traffic management with practical hands-on experience on rural and urban roads, understanding both theoretical and practical aspects.
• Training Delivery: Experience of training and assessing Signing Lighting and Guarding Units O1 and S1 and Lantra 12D as a minimum with experience of deliver 12C and or 12A/B desirable.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of traffic and technical training requirements.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Attention to Detail: High standards for accuracy in compliance and reporting.
• Content Development: Skilled in designing and creating high-quality training materials.
• Quality Assurance: Strong focus on maintaining and improving training standards.

Required Certificates/Qualifications

• AET3 – Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent
• Assessor Qualification
• 12D TTMBC, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 Essential
• 12C and or 12A/B Desirable
• Approved Trainer and Assessor for Lantra and City and Guilds
• Internal Quality Assurance

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.