Job Description

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Key Information

Safety Critical Trainer – NSAR Assured Trainer

Salary: Up to £60,000

Grade: Band 3 – TFL

Contract: Permanent

Location: Lugg Approach, Ilford, E12 5LN

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 @ 23:59

Join a Leading Provider of Railway Training Excellence!

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Safety Critical Trainer to deliver high-quality, compliant training within the Rail Training Assurance Scheme (RTAS) and Sentinel Scheme standards. Approved by the Assurance Organisation on behalf of Network Rail, you’ll be responsible for facilitating training sessions across a variety of safety-critical competencies, ensuring every delegate is trained to the highest industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver approved Network Rail training using current materials from the Network Rail Training Toolkit
• Maintain accurate, compliant training records and upload outcomes to the Sentinel Database
• Ensure all pre-course checks, Sentinel verifications, and learner prerequisites are completed
• Promote and maintain a safe training environment in accordance with Lifesaving Rules
• Adhere to and promote company procedures, including fatigue management and observation cycles
• Participate in monthly standardisation meetings, CPD activities, and Quality Improvement Plans
• Assist in the creation and upkeep of Self-Assessment Reports and other quality initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with RTAS Rules, NSAR standards, and Transport for London procedures
• Support investigations and formal reviews as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be approved to deliver RTAS training under NSAR
• In-depth knowledge of Network Rail standards and Sentinel Scheme Rules
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
• Passion for delivering engaging, compliant, and safety-first training
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Why Join Us?

• Work with an industry leader in rail training and development
• Be part of a safety-first, learner-focused organisation
• Competitive pay and flexible scheduling (where applicable)
• Ongoing CPD support and access to the latest training materials
• Contribute to shaping the future workforce of the rail industry

We are an inclusive employer, we are considering applications from all locations in the UK if you are happy to travel, please apply.

Ready to deliver training that keeps the UK’s railways safe and efficient?

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

This is a Safety Critical Role so you will need to pass a medical

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Eligibility – Internal employees

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK. In certain circumstances, TfL may be able to sponsor Skilled Worker visas for roles and individuals that meet the required eligibility criteria, including those covered by transitional rules. Further details can be found here: Our response to visa sponsorship changes.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.