Training built by people who've actually done the job.

We're not a generic training company reading from a manual. Every course we run is shaped by trainers who've worked the sites, run the crews, and know exactly what 'competent' really looks like on a highway or a construction site.

AJ's Training is a specialist training provider delivering high-quality, industry-recognised training for the highways, construction, fencing, and vehicle restraint systems (VRS) sectors. Established in 2009, we've built a strong reputation for practical, professional training that helps individuals and businesses develop the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to work safely, competently, and confidently across the industry. Today we operate from two training centres — East Sussex and North Lincolnshire — alongside on-site delivery across the UK.

Where many training providers specialise in a single discipline, AJ's Training brings health & safety, first aid, plant and equipment, utilities and street works, VRS, fencing, and career-spanning qualifications and apprenticeships together under one roof.

AJ's Training continues to operate under its own trusted name following its acquisition by Saferoad. As part of that next chapter, Saferoad's existing training school has merged with AJ's Training, strengthening our training capability and widening our reach for learners and employers alike.

13,000+

Learners trained

99%

Pass rate

0

Actions from an EQA

2

UK training centres

44

Apprentices completed

Trained since 2009, from first-time site workers to experienced professionals building supervisory and specialist skills.

Built on practical training delivered by trainers who've worked the industry themselves, not just taught it.

Never had an action taken against us by an External Quality Assurer, across any awarding body we work with.

Purpose-built centres in East Sussex and North Lincolnshire, plus on-site delivery anywhere in the UK.

Successfully completed their qualification with us, with a further 23 currently enrolled.

Our Vision To be the highways and construction industry's most trusted training partner - equipping every learner with the skills, confidence, and qualifications to work safely and progress throughout their career.
Our Mission We deliver practical, accredited training shaped by real industry experience - supporting individuals building a career and employers building a compliant, skilled workforce, at every stage from first day on site to site management.

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We're approved and recognised by the awarding and industry bodies that matter for your compliance:

  • Lantra

  • EUSR — Energy & Utility Skills Register

  • SWQR — Street Works Qualifications Register

  • AFI — Association of Fencing Industries

  • NOCN

  • QNUK

  • UK Rural Skills

  • Smart Awards

As part of the Saferoad group, we also deliver manufacturer-specific training on both Saferoad's own vehicle restraint systems and other leading systems used across the industry, including DeltaBloc, Hill & Smith, and Orteco.

Meet our trainers

Learn from people who've actually done the job. Our trainers bring decades of real-world highways, fencing and VRS experience to every course.

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Chris Sanders
Chris Sanders
Lead Trainer / Assessor
chris@ajstraining.co.uk
Chris brings 40 years of industry experience to AJ's Training, including 35 years in telecommunications and a background as a City & Guilds qualified electrician. A fully qualified Level 3 trainer and assessor, he delivers NRSWA, EUSR, health and safety and telecommunications training, and mentors AJ's newer trainers.
Steve Duckworth
Steve Duckworth
Training Officer
steve.duckworth@ajstraining.co.uk
Steve has 35 years' experience in the highways and fencing industry, progressing from labourer to installer, supervisor and now Training Officer. Lantra approved and CAVA qualified, he delivers AJ's vehicle restraint systems training alongside plant, health and safety, and fencing diploma courses.
Stuart Pocock
Stuart Pocock
Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS
stuart@ajstraining.co.uk
With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.
Garry Dickinson
Garry Dickinson
Trainer / Fencing Instructor
garry.dickinson@saferoad.co.uk
Garry brings 27 years of industry experience, including a decade as a Contracts Manager delivering major projects around the UK. He recently joined AJ's Training to deliver VRS Installer training and support General Fencing/VRS Installer apprenticeships.