At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver engaging training programmes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing group focused on staff development and capability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong progression potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping training and development for diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in Learning & Development or HR, with strong communication skills.
We are recruiting an experienced Learning & Development Coordinator to support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of training programmes across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and a passion for developing people at all levels. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping the site’s capability strategy, coordinating training plans, supporting onboarding, and ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and operational standards. This is a hands-on role with daily interaction across production, technical, HR and senior leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver site training programmes including inductions, skills training, refresher courses and compliance modules.
- Support the development of training materials, SOPs and competency frameworks aligned with L&D best practice.
- Maintain accurate training records, matrices and documentation for audit readiness.
- Work closely with managers to identify training needs and capability gaps.
- Support onboarding processes for new starters, ensuring a smooth and engaging introduction to the business.
- Assist with coaching, mentoring and development pathways for operational staff.
- Ensure training content aligns with GMP, food safety, allergen control and H&S requirements.
- Coordinate external training providers and accredited programmes where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in a Learning & Development, Training, HR or operational capability role within FMCG, food manufacturing or similar.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with confidence delivering training to groups.
- Knowledge of training coordination, competency frameworks and learning styles.
- Understanding of food safety, GMP or H&S compliance (advantageous but not essential).
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence at all levels.
- A proactive, supportive and people-focused approach to development.
What’s on Offer
- A key role shaping site capability and staff development.
- Opportunity to design and deliver meaningful training programmes.
- Strong progression potential within a growing manufacturing group.
- Competitive salary + benefits package.
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