Overview
As Operations Learning Manager, you will create and own a local learning plan for Desford and Stockton, aligning training with current operations and future skills. You’ll integrate apprenticeships, early careers, and leadership development to support day-to-day performance and long-term workforce needs. You’ll partner with site teams, HR Learning, and leaders to ensure practical, impactful training that enhances operations and safety. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a clear impact on capability and performance.
Pay / Benefits
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 10% bonus
- contributory pension with company match up to 10%
- contributory share scheme with 50% company match
- private health and dental care options
- EV car lease available
Responsibilities
- Develop and own a structured learning plan for Desford and Stockton aligned to operations and future skills
- Identify current and future training needs across shopfloor, leadership, and professional roles
- Design training programmes that support safe, effective day-to-day operations and align with priorities
- Collaborate with managers to agree training approaches, address skills gaps, and drive performance improvement
- Deliver training and hands-on coaching, coordinating with trainers, vendors, and learning technologies in live environments
- Leverage internal capabilities and external suppliers to achieve learning outcomes and value for money
- Review training effectiveness, gather feedback, and continuously improve content and delivery
Key requirements
- Experience identifying training needs and delivering practical learning solutions in an operations setting
- Ability to design clear, relevant training goals and content for diverse audiences
- Strong delivery of training and coaching with adaptability to live operational constraints
- Proven stakeholder management with HR, operations, trainers, and suppliers
- Problem-solving mindset to diagnose skills gaps and implement actionable solutions
- Stakeholder management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Instructional design
- Training delivery in live environments
- Use of learning technologies and coordination with vendors
Learning & Development Manager - 18m Contract in Desford employer: Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and innovation thrive. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including 27 days of annual leave, and opportunities for career advancement across various sectors, employees can build meaningful careers while contributing to sustainable community development. Located in a dynamic environment, Caterpillar fosters a sense of belonging through Employee Support Networks and flexible benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment.
