Composites Production Trainer

McLaren; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development framework

25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Generous parental leave policies

Job summary

McLaren in Sheffield seeks a Composites Production Trainer to develop training programs for production operators and technicians within the Composite Technology Centre. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality standards and continuous skills development.

The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in composites manufacturing and a recognized training qualification. This role emphasizes quality adherence and communication skills. A range of benefits including flexible holidays and a discretionary bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on composites manufacturing experience.
• Recognized Training/Teaching Qualification or suitable industry experience.
• Attention to Detail: ensures trainees understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Train production operators on composites manufacturing processes.
• Conduct training sessions and monitor trainees’ progress.
• Create training material and ensure adherence to quality protocols.

Skills

Hands-on composites manufacturing experience

Training/Teaching Qualification

Strong presentation skills

Attention to Detail

Change Management

Education

Recognized Training/Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job TitleComposites Production TrainerRef #59174Date postedMonday, June 15, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationSheffieldBusiness areaSheffieldDepartmentSheffieldPosition level5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-14)Working timeFull TimeContract typePermanentWorking pattern8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to FridaySalaryN/AWhat to ExpectWorking within McLaren Composite Technology Centre you will support the development of people and processes across the business; this role will encompass delivering appropriate training programmes to Production Operators and Technicians across the composites manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Production Manager, there will be an emphasis on adopting and championing perpetual skills development and verification activities that will underpin both the quality build of products and growth of our employees.As a Production Trainer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our production team operates efficiently and adheres to the highest quality standards. Your primary responsibility will be to train production operators and technicians, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their tasks effectively. You’ll work closely with new hires and existing team members, ensuring they understand and follow the standard work instructions.What You'll Do* Ensure that all employees receive consistent and comprehensive training.* Conduct training sessions for production operators and technicians, covering various core aspects of the composites manufacturing process.* Create, define, enhance and version control training material to align to current and future build models.* Train employees on quality control measures, defect prevention (i.e. damage), continuous improvement and production efficiency.* Provide new production operators with a comprehensive induction and support their journey on the production line through full probation period.* Emphasise the importance of quality throughout the training process.* Post training, ensure safety protocols, quality control procedures, and company policies are adhered too.* Monitor trainees’ progress and provide constructive feedback.* Document, track and feedback completed training across the landscape.* Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering stakeholders to identify training needs and address any skill gaps.* Support the development of detailed training plans that outline learning objectives, content, and assessment methods.* Create step-by-step guides for specific tasks, incorporating visual aids and practical examples.* Tailor training plans to different roles within the production team (i.e. Material Cutting, Laminating, Curing, Finishing, Inspection, Rework).* Respond to business and quality related feedback to deliver targeted training (hot spot and care point training)* Ensure delegate feedback mechanisms are in place at specific training gateways and evolve training when required.You will support the coordination of activities within the Production learning academy to deliver training modules on key process elements and manufacturing methodologies to include;Quality Training* Skills Verification* 4M / Practical Problem Solving / Lineside Systems* Damage Prevention* Non-Conformance* Jigs, Fixtures & ToolingTechnical* Composites manufacturing processes either RTM, Prepreg, or Both* Component finishing processes, Trimming, Inspection, Rework, Data Capturing* Operation of manufacturing machines for operator level interactionsLean Manufacturing* 5S, Process Standardisation, Visual Management* 8 Wastes & EfficienciesWhat You'll BringThe candidate will have extensive hands-on composites manufacturing experience and a wealth of technical expertise with either prepreg or dry fibre moulding technologies. Through the sharing of practical knowledge, learning is put into context to empower delegates to apply their new skills successfully in the workplace, leading to sustainable and repeatable results.* Recognised Training/Teaching Qualification or suitable industry experience* Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment* Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail ensures that trainees understand and follow clear instructions* Strong process control and adherence focus* Understands different learning styles and can adapt training to support trainee success* Strong presentation and communication skills* Customer focus and understanding of product liability* Change Management.Personal attributes:* Tackles problems as opportunities in an enthusiastic, proactive, persistent and systematic manner* A strong team player who can demonstrate manager partnership through communication, positivity & transparency whilst able to work autonomously* Demonstrates a willingness and purposefulness at all times* Highly motivated to achieve success and displays a ‘can do’ attitude* Excellent influencing skills and empathy* Patience: Training can be repetitive, so patience and adaptability are key.* This is very much a ‘people persons role’ to help develop individuals starting them on their own McLaren journeyWhat We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage adviceWho Are We?No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.