Production Trainer
Summary
On-site Production Trainer in a food manufacturing plant who delivers hands-on training to staff and also works as a skilled operative during production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
At our Heanor site, we produce the Christmas puddings enjoyed by families across the UK. We are seeking a confident, hands-on Production Trainer to support our teams
This factory floor–based role combines structured training delivery with skilled production support. You will ensure colleagues are trained, competent and working safely, while contributing to operational output during peak periods.
Job Purpose
Deliver safe, consistent production through high-quality, on-demand training.
Support production as a Skilled Operative when required.
You will ensure all colleagues are trained and signed off in line with SOPs, maintain accurate and audit-ready training records, and remain flexible to meet seasonal demands.
Key Responsibilities
Training
Deliver hands-on production training across shifts.
Provide site orientation and support for new starters.
Create and manage onboarding training plans.
Maintain the training matrix and training records.
Adapt training styles to suit individual needs.
Act as SME within assigned areas and keep process knowledge up to date.
Produce SOPs, risk assessments and training materials as required.
Support peak recruitment and escalate issues promptly.
Production (When Not Training)
Work as a Skilled Operative, including:
Tray loading, weighing, pot feeding and stacking
Hopper filling (lifting up to 15kg) and sauce depositing
Operating production lines and packaging equipment
Conducting temperature checks and completing documentation
Supporting cleaning, changeovers, allergen control and quality checks
Across all duties, you will follow Health & Safety, Quality and Hygiene standards, ensure product integrity, and support colleague integration on the line.
- Food Safety Level 2
Health & Safety Level 2
Train the Trainer qualification (desirable)
Experience within food manufacturing
Confident communicator with strong coaching ability
Flexible, reliable and comfortable balancing training with production duties
Positive attitude and ability to role model company values
What we offer you in return
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Hours: 7.30am till 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)