Training & Competence Coordinator

3 days ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom First Tech Ltd Full time

**Who are we?**

First Tech Group are the parent company for First Marine Solutions, First Integrated Solutions, First Subsea, Andrews Survey, First Competence, Tusk Lifting, North Sea Compactors and Mooring Systems; located in Aberdeen, Montrose, Glasgow, Teesside, Hull, Liverpool, Lancaster, and London. First Tech employ approximately 400 experienced personnel across multi disciplines, primarily within the Oil & Gas, Decommissioning, Offshore Wind and Renewables Sectors.

**The Role?**

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Training and Competence Coordinator to support the Human Resources team in the administration, and coordination of training and competence-related activities across our multi-entity business. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our workforce is trained, competent, and compliant with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and administer all training and competence activities across multiple entities within the business.
- Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and competence matrices for all staff.
- Schedule, track, and follow up on mandatory, regulatory, and role-specific training.
- Liaise with internal managers and external training providers to book and confirm training.
- Monitor compliance with training requirements and escalate where necessary.
- Support the onboarding process by assisting with induction training for new employees.
- Assist in the development and updating of training and competence frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Compile reports on training completion, compliance levels, and competency status for various departments and stakeholders.
- Maintain digital and physical records in line with GDPR and company procedures.
- Coordinate internal assessments, audits, and evaluations of employee competence.
- Assist in planning and organizing internal workshops, development programs, and CPD activities.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team as necessary.
- Support the continuous improvement of training and competence processes across the group.

**Your Qualifications & Experience?**

Essential:

- Previous experience in an HR, training coordination, or administrative role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with HR / LMS systems.
- Knowledge of training compliance and regulatory standards.
- Familiarity with competence frameworks or role-based training programs.

Preferred:

- Previous experience using SharePoint.
- CIPD qualification or working towards (or equivalent HR/Training-related certification).

**Who are you?**
- Interpersonal with good communicative skills at all levels.
- Confident liaising and building rapport with staff and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to support others when needed.
- Organisational Skills and ability to prioritise.
- Self-motivated individual with a good work ethic.
- Flexible and willingness to learn.
- Able to present information, verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
- The ability to work accurately, with great attention to detail.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VA303



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