Specialist Skills Trainer TLNT1_NI in Ballymena

We are looking for a Specialist Skills Trainer to join our Production team in Pilgrim's Europe - at Ballymena. Reporting to the Site Training Lead, you will co-ordinate, track and deliver all job specific and key skills training required for an assigned area or shift.

Duties will include:

• An introduction to the department when a colleague joins or transfers into a new role.
• Ensuring completion of and competency against job specific SOPs.
• Refresher training and updates as required.
• Ad hoc training as required.

The hours of work for the role will be Full Time Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:30, however flexibility will be required to cover weekends or evenings as needed in line with the department's requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, deliver and monitor all training as identified within the Pathway to Performance, including:
• Job Specific SOPs
• Assisting with assessment of competence against all Generic Modules e.g. Health & Safety, Food Safety & Quality and other demonstrable competencies/behaviours as identified in the Pathway to Performance
• Refresher and update training
• Assist with initial induction/orientation of new colleagues into the department.
• Liaise with Training Department/Operation Managers on progress of new starts.
• Complete Ad Hoc projects as required or as directed by the Site Training Lead /Operation Manager.
• Assist with the maintenance of core SOPs ensuring the most recent revised version is being adhered to and document controlled accordingly.
• Ensure SOPs are trained out to plan and matrix is within agreed completion rates.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure changes in operations are reflected in training materials being delivered.
• Assist with the assessment of competency of new colleagues as required.
• Maintain a Training Plan for your assigned area of responsibility.
• Work as part of the production team, in varying roles to maintain skill levels and understanding in all roles/employees within your area of responsibility.
• Effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders about ongoing training.
• Liaise with Site Training Lead/Site Training Validator to ascertain inductees/other colleagues requiring training.
• Contribute to KPIs in a timely manner.
• Ensure all probationary paperwork is signed off as required in a timely manner.
• Ensure all training is recorded and submitted to the training matrix.
• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary.

KPIs

• Training Compliance
• LMS Completion
• Audit scores
• Continuous Improvement

People

• People management not part of role.

Environment

• Optimise energy usage, looking at opportunities for energy reduction and carbon footprint reduction.
• Work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact.

What are we looking for;

Essential:

• Experience with and be multi-skilled in key skill roles within a department/unit.
• Confident in using a PC, especially Microsoft packages.
• Assertive with excellent people skills.
• Organised.
• Ability to develop and design creative solutions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language.

Desirable:

• Professional trainers' certificate.
• Working towards a CIPD training qualification i.e. Certificate in training practice.
• Intermediate/advanced food safety qualification.
• Experience in internal auditing.
• Driving licence.
• HACCP experience in a food factory/production environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and join our friendly team!