Job Description

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

What We Do:

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Team Overview:

The Training & Development (T&D) team plays a vital role in equipping employees across all departments with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to perform at their best. Comprising the Training & Development Manager, a Technical Trainer/Coordinator, and a Training Administrator, the team is responsible for designing, delivering, and coordinating a wide range of training programs--from compliance and technical upskilling to onboarding and professional development. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and capability building, the T&D team directly supports the growth of individuals and the business, helping to ensure that Alternative Heat continues to meet the evolving demands of its projects and clients.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Training Administrator to support the delivery and coordination of training and development activities across our growing organisation.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, initially to cover a 6-month sabbatical, with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent role for the right candidate--particularly in light of our rapid business growth and evolving training needs. The successful candidate will work closely with both corporate and site-based teams to ensure all training activities are efficiently administered, fully compliant, and well-documented. This role is vital in helping the wider Training & Development team deliver effective learning experiences across the business.

Job Title

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Training Administrator

Location

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Head Office

Hours

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08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 15:00 Friday

Salary

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Competitive depending on experience

Responsible to

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Training & Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate internal and external training sessions, inductions, workshops, and compliance courses. Book venues, trainers, materials, and manage all associated logistics. Liaise with external training providers and manage course bookings, costs, and invoicing. Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records, employee certifications, and compliance data in accordance with regulatory and client standards. Monitor certification expiry dates and proactively arrange refresher training. Update and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) or internal training databases. Support onboarding and induction processes, ensuring all new starters complete mandatory training. Collate and analyse feedback from training sessions to support continuous improvement. Prepare executive-level reports, training trackers, and matrices for management review and audit purposes. Facilitate internal training sessions and team meetings where required. Support the design and delivery of internal presentations, training content, and briefing materials. Provide administrative and coordination support across the Training & Development team, including involvement in apprenticeships, NVQs, and wider professional development initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

Proven experience in a training, learning & development support role. Excellent organisational, coordination, and time management skills. High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in delivering presentations and facilitating meetings or briefings. Ability to prepare clear, well-structured reports and summaries for management and senior stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook). Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or HRIS platforms. Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working in a compliance-focused or safety-critical industry, such as construction, engineering, or manufacturing. Working knowledge of CITB, HSE, or industry training frameworks and requirements. Exposure to or interest in instructional design, training delivery, or content creation. Relevant qualifications in L&D, HR, or Health & Safety (e.g. CIPD, IOSH, NEBOSH). Experience supporting apprenticeships, vocational qualifications (NVQs), or other structured development programs.

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities Competitive pension scheme Life assurance scheme Health cash plan Free annual health check during working hours 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee. Secure, free onsite parking Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.



We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.