Compliance Trainer

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We are excited to be recruiting for an Compliance Trainer to join our manufacturing site in Thirsk, North Yorkshire on a permanent basis.

The Role:

To develop, deliver, and manage training programmes related to regulatory compliance across the site. To ensure all colleagues understand and adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards critical to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant operational environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the site delivery of the annual compliance training plan to ensure mandatory standards are met and maintained.
• Lead the delivery of induction training to new and existing colleagues.
• Coordinate the implementation of HSE (including FLT), Technical, Engineering compliance training for Novice & refresher requirements and deliver refresher training.
• Conduct observations, assessments, retraining, or training on policy and procedure updates for colleagues as required.
• Conduct capability assessments to ensure colleagues carry out their work activities in accordance with systems and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits to meet business compliance standards, including BRC customer audits and internal audits.
• Deliver training in specific areas of legal compliance, Health and Safety, Technical, and Engineering compliance in line with standards.
• Utilise technology and management systems for efficient training delivery and tracking.
• Collaborate with local leadership to adapt training programmes to site-specific regulatory requirements, equipment, and processes.
• Work with site leadership, Department Managers, and ASLs.
• Identify and utilise external training resources in line with group providers to deliver compliance training.
• Maintain and improve the compliance training matrix for all colleagues, ensuring role-specific requirements are met.
• Standardise compliance training to ensure consistency across all sites.
• Evaluate training effectiveness by gathering feedback and making improvements accordingly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Attainment of Numeracy and Literacy at entry Level 2
• Level 2/3 assessor qualification
• Level 3 Education & Training (or equivalent)
• Registered Tutor with Highfield Awarding Body (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and passion for quality
• Understanding of industry-standard compliance training, ideally in food manufacturing
• Ability to engage colleagues and provide valuable information
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, influence, and drive change
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to report on training KPIs and recommend actions
• Budget management and coordination skills
• Flexibility to work hours supporting business needs

On Offer:

• Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
• 10% annual company bonus scheme
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Pension: Employee contributions 3%, Employer contribution 8% (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and pawternity leave
• Other benefits include free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products, and free hot drinks
• Option to purchase heavily discounted pet food through salary sacrifice or pay deductions