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The Opportunity: Manufacturing Trainer - Bakery
We are looking for a Manufacturing Trainer having experience in Bread/Bakery, FMCG, to join our HR team. As part of the HR & Training team, you will play a key role in the effective delivery of our training requirements ensuring employees across our manufacturing environment are fully trained, competent, and equipped to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
Whilst the role is Monday to Friday days-based role, there will be a requirement of flexibility to occasionally cover night and weekend shifts.
What you will contribute:
- Delivering a continuous programme of factory-based training focused on skills, knowledge, and procedures aligned to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Operational excellence, including competency assessment and formal sign off.
- Identify and address individual and team training needs, including updates and refreshers.
- Facilitate relevant On the Job (OTJ) and classroom-based training across all site functions to support operational excellence.
- Review and assist with writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes and machinery
- Guide and support new starters through a structured plant induction and upskilling programme
- Maintain up-to-date training matrices and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance, fully automating them where possible.
- Drive compliance of all mandatory training via our Nurture platform.
- Build and maintain strong working rapport with production team.
What you will bring:
- Previous experience within the food or manufacturing industry
- Previous experience in an operational training role within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience delivering training to new members of staff
- Experience creating SOPs and training documentation
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- The ability to engage and influence employees at all levels
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Advanced Excel Skills and compute literate
- Able to build produce and manipulate data to provide meaningful reports
- Innovative to look at new ways of working
- Fully involved in compliance audits
Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5hrs, occasional Weekend/Nights)
Pay: Up to £35,000 dependant on experience
Manufacturing Trainer - Bread/Bakery employer: Roberts Bakery 1887
As a Shift Lead Engineer at our Northwich site, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises safety and operational excellence. We offer competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and opportunities for professional growth through participation in improvement groups. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule with generous rest days.
