What Greenlight Safety & Training does

Greenlight Safety & Training is a privately-held, family-run provider of construction apprenticeships, safety training, and health-and-safety consultancy headquartered in Plymouth, England. Founded in 2009 as Greenlight Safety Consultancy Ltd and operating through a second entity, Greenlight Training Ltd, created in 2017, the company runs training centres in Plymouth (head office and apprenticeship facility in Plympton) and Bristol (opened in 2022) and serves the West and South West of England. Its three core service lines are: (1) construction and business apprenticeships across trades including Bricklaying, Carpentry, Dry Lining, Groundworks, Plastering, Property Maintenance, Roofing, alongside Business Administration, Team Leader, Operations Manager and Education programmes, plus Foundation Apprenticeships and Supported Internships for SEND learners; (2) fee-for-service accredited safety training covering CITB Site Safety Plus (SMSTS, SSSTS), IOSH Managing/Working Safely, UKATA Asbestos, Highfield First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and Street Works qualifications; and (3) safety consultancy including ISO 9001/14001/45001 support, RAMS documentation, policy writing, audits, and the in-house GSAS Safety Assessment Scheme for SSIP accreditation. Underlying technology consists of two web portals — a learner portal at training.greenlightsc.co.uk and the GSAS client portal at gsas.greenlightsc.co.uk — used for enrolment, content access and assessment workflow.

The company monetises through a mix of government-funded apprenticeship delivery (primarily via CITB grants and standard apprenticeship funding), per-learner course fees ranging from approximately £60 to £925, retained and ad hoc consultancy contracts, SSIP assessment fees from £100+VAT (Deem to Satisfy) and £225+VAT (Full Assessment), and a CSCS Green Labourer Card package at £279+VAT. Customers span construction employers and contractors in the West/South West (with named relationships including Willmott Dixon, Sika, BMI Redland, Jewson, MKM, British Gypsum and Western Counties Roofing), individual learners aged 16+ seeking CSCS cards and vocational qualifications, and businesses requiring health-and-safety compliance support. No external investors, PE backers, or institutional funding are disclosed; ownership remains founder/family-held.

Name

Greenlight Safety & Training

Legal name

Greenlight Safety Consultancy Ltd

Website

https://greenlightsc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenlight Safety & Training is a family-run Plymouth-based provider of construction apprenticeships, accredited safety training, and health-and-safety consultancy, serving construction employers, individual learners, and businesses across the West and South West of England from training centres in Plymouth and Bristol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Safety Consultancy

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction apprenticeships
• Safety training courses
• Health safety consultancy
• SSIP accreditation
• CSCS card services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training: Government-funded apprenticeship programmes for construction trades and business administration, funded through CITB and standard apprenticeship funding mechanisms. Available for Bricklaying, Carpentry, Dry Lining, Groundworks, Plastering, Property Maintenance, Roofing, and Business Admin at various levels.
2. Safety Consultancy Services: Ongoing retained safety contracts or ad hoc consultancy including ISO support, safety audits, fire risk assessments, RAMS documentation, policy writing, and SSIP accreditation support for construction and other industries.
3. Accredited Safety Training Courses: Fee-for-service training courses including CITB (SMSTS, SSSTS), IOSH, First Aid, Asbestos, Mental Health, CSCS Cards, and general safety courses. Prices range from £60 to £925 per person with client/group discounts available.
4. SSIP Accreditation: Safety Scheme in Procurement (SSIP) certification support and assessment services. Full Assessment from £225 plus VAT, Deem to Satisfy from £100 plus VAT. Includes assessment processing, certification issuance, and renewal management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greenlight Safety & Training delivers construction trade apprenticeships (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Dry Lining, Groundworks, Plastering, Property Maintenance, Roofing, plus Business Admin and Education apprenticeships) alongside accredited safety training courses (CITB SMSTS/SSSTS, IOSH, First Aid, Asbestos, Mental Health, Street Works) and health & safety consultancy services (ISO support, audits, RAMS, SSIP assessments) for construction employers and individual learners primarily in the West and South West of England.

Product overview

Greenlight Safety & Training is a family-run training and apprenticeship provider operating across the West and South West of England (Plymouth and Bristol). The company offers a multi-product portfolio built around three core pillars: (1) Construction and Business Apprenticeships — including trade-specific programmes (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Dry Lining, Groundworks, Plastering, Property Maintenance, Roofing) at Level 2 and Level 3, plus Foundation Apprenticeships (8 months), Business Administration, Team Leader, Operations Manager, and Education apprenticeships; (2) Safety Training Courses — CITB-accredited site safety programmes (SMSTS, SSSTS), IOSH Managing Safely/Working Safely, UKATA asbestos courses, First Aid qualifications (Highfield), Mental Health First Aid, Street Works, and general in-house safety courses (Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, COSHH, Fire Warden, Cat & Genny, Spill Awareness); and (3) Safety Consultancy — including ISO support (9001, 14001, 45001), on-site inspections, RAMS, policy writing, and the GSAS SSIP Assessment Scheme for contractor accreditation. Supported Internships provide SEND learners (aged 16-24) with EHCP a pathway into apprenticeships. A client portal and GSAS portal provide online access for learners and contractors respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully supported over 2,000 apprentices and employers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOCNcoreOthersAwarding organisation partner providing qualifications and certifications for apprenticeship programmes
• HighfieldcoreOthersAwarding organisation providing regulated compliance qualifications including First Aid courses
• City & GuildscoreOthersAwarding organisation partner providing vocational qualifications across apprenticeship programmes
• ProQualcoreOthersAwarding organisation providing qualifications for apprenticeship and professional development programmes
• British GypsumminorOthersBuilding materials manufacturer partner providing training support and resources
• CITBcoreOthersConstruction Industry Training Board - primary funding body for construction apprenticeships and provider of grants, training funds, and employer network for construction sector training
• Willmott DixoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor construction company and learning partner providing apprenticeship opportunities and industry collaboration
• SikaminorOthersConstruction chemicals and solutions company, shown as partner/client in Bristol area
• BMI RedlandminorOthersBuilding materials manufacturer, shown as partner/client in Bristol area
• JewsonminorOthersBuilders merchant, shown as partner/client
• MKM Building SuppliesminorOthersBuilding materials merchant, shown as partner/client
• Bristol City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing support and collaboration for apprenticeships and training programmes in Bristol
• Plymouth City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing support and collaboration for apprenticeships and training programmes in Plymouth
• ProgressiveminorOthersProperty maintenance company, shown as partner in Bristol area
• AltrominorOthersFlooring and walls company, shown as partner in Bristol area
• Western Counties RoofingminorOthersRoofing contractor, shown as partner in Bristol area
• BCC (Bristol Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce shown as learning partner
• DCTPN (Devon & Cornwall Training Provider Network)minorOthersTraining provider network shown as learning partner in Devon and Cornwall region

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Citation Group: UK provider of health & safety, HR, and ISO consultancy services to SMEs, including retained safety contracts. Comparable to Greenlight on the safety consultancy revenue stream (ISO 9001/14001/45001, audits, policy writing, RAMS) and the SMB/contractor customer segment.
• Aspire Training: UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider offering construction trades, business administration, and professional apprenticeships. Comparable to Greenlight on apprenticeship course catalogue, multi-trade offering, and apprenticeship levy revenue model.
• BCTG Group: UK apprenticeship and training provider offering programmes across construction trades, business, and emerging sectors. Comparable to Greenlight on apprenticeship course range, regional training-centre delivery model, and employer-led apprenticeship recruitment.
• British Safety Council: UK-based health, safety, and environmental training and consultancy organisation offering IOSH, NEBOSH, and bespoke safety courses. Comparable to Greenlight on the safety training pillar (IOSH Managing Safely/Working Safely) and the workplace safety consultancy offering.
• Lifetime Training: UK-based apprenticeship and training provider offering government-funded programmes across multiple sectors, including business administration and trade apprenticeships, with a national footprint. Comparable to Greenlight on apprenticeship delivery model, employer partnerships, and reliance on UK training funding streams.
• Skills Training UK: UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider with programmes in business administration, construction, and professional services. Comparable to Greenlight on apprenticeship delivery, government-funded revenue model, and multi-sector employer base.
• Remit Group: UK apprenticeship and training provider delivering programmes across construction, business, and professional services with both regional and national delivery. Comparable to Greenlight on apprenticeship stack, multi-sector employer base, and use of online learner portals.
• St John Ambulance: UK first aid training provider offering First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid courses to individuals and employers. Comparable to Greenlight on the Highfield-accredited first aid course line and group/employer pricing model.
• CHAS: UK SSIP-accredited health and safety assessment scheme provider for contractors, directly competing with Greenlight's GSAS SSIP assessment service. Comparable on contractor accreditation pricing (£225+ VAT tier), assessment processing model, and 12-month validity cycle.

Others

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): Statutory industry training board and the primary funding/grant body for UK construction apprenticeships and Site Safety Plus courses (SMSTS, SSSTS). Not a direct competitor but functions as Greenlight's largest counterparty for funding and accreditation, and influences the competitive landscape for ATO providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/greenlightsc
• Facebookfacebook.com/greenlightSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenlight-safety-consultancy-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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