Learning & Development Advisor

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the HR and L&D Team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Learning & Development Advisor to lead and coordinate training across our business, ensuring our workforce is fully equipped, safe, and compliant in a highly regulated operational environment.

The role will be based at our site in Thornton-Cleveleys, with regular travel to our Leyland site required up to two days per week (travel expenses will be reimbursed).

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to lead the delivery of training and development across our business, with a strong focus on compliance, role-specific external training, and health & safety. This is a hands-on role where you’ll also manage a small training administration team to ensure the smooth coordination and monitoring of training activity across both sites.

As Learning and Development Advisor, you will help shape the growth and development of our employees by designing and delivering training programs, supporting career development, and promoting a culture of continuous learning.

Working closely with HR and other departments, you will lead the L&D Team to ensure our training initiatives align with company goals and help create a positive and inclusive workplace.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, the following skills and expertise are essential:

CIPD Level 5 qualification or proven experience in an L&D or training role within a manufacturing, logistics, or waste/environmental services setting.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage workflows effectively.

Good understanding of training relevant to the manufacturing, waste or logistics industries, such as maintenance, operational, and technical training.

Understanding of health & safety training requirements and regulatory frameworks.

Strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across departments and sites.

Strong administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficiency in HR Information Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.

While we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, the following skills and expertise are desirable:

Understanding of workforce development design theory and best practice.

Ability to deliver a variety of learning approaches, from traditional methods to modern, technology-driven solutions.

Experience in coaching and supporting line managers to drive successful outcomes.

Proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing engaging and effective learning programs.

Expertise in conducting training needs analysis and developing tailored learning solutions.

What we offer you

Competitive salary.

26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after 5 years.

Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.

Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.

Free on-site car parking.

Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service

Cycle to work scheme.

We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.

Wellbeing support for mental health.

All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 22nd August 2025

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 27th – 29th August 2025.

All roles are subject to the following:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.

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