Fanuc Robotics Training Specialist

Manpower UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 92,250; Part time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd is seeking a Fanuc Robotics Training Specialist in Bristol for a 6-month contract. The role involves creating training material to teach Fanuc robot operation, programming, troubleshooting, and safe use, with applications across MRO shop processes.

Training will be delivered on-site to operators and engineers, with materials suitable for varying experience levels. The specialist will tailor content to production context, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver both

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Fanuc trainer, instructor, or SME.
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc robotic systems, including operation, programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to create training materials for trainees across multiple experience levels from basic to advanced.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes and how robotics training applies to production.
• Experience delivering both generic foundational training and customized process-specific training.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to explain technical concepts in classroom and hands-on settings.
• Experience working in manufacturing or shop-floor environments.
• Ability to collaborate with operators, engineers, manufacturing leaders and other stakeholders to define training needs and tailor content.
• Strong documentation and training material preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Training preparation and topic alignment with client requirements.
• Review training topic lists, objectives and target audience requirements.
• Develop or adapt training content, exercises, and delivery approach to match requested type.
• Adjust instruction level for beginner to advanced participants.
• Develop process-specific training topics, aids, and exercises.
• Develop basic troubleshooting guidance and operator-level problem identification.
• Create offline training materials (presentations, screen recordings, notes) for pre-work.
• Apply understanding of manufacturing processes to tailor instruction to the environment.
• Work with client stakeholders to understand production context and skill gaps.
• Deliver in-person training sessions for operators and engineers interfacing with robotics systems.
• Recommend sequencing or modularization based on participant level and process complexity.
• Provide follow-up clarification or coaching sessions as needed.

Skills

Fanuc trainer experience

Fanuc robotics knowledge

Training material development

Manufacturing process understanding

Communication and facilitation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Documentation and materials prep

Job description

Fanuc Robotics Training Specialist

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Bristol

Rate: Market Rate via Umbrella

Role Summary:
This request is for a Fanuc Robotics expert to support the creation of the material to be used to provide on-site training for employees on Fanuc robotics systems and their application across repair processes.
The purpose of this training effort is to build training material on Fanuc robot operation, programming, troubleshooting, safe use, and process-specific applications in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shops.

Key Activities

• Training preparation
• Review training topic lists, objectives, and target audience requirements
• Develop or adapt training content, exercises, training aids and delivery approach to match the requested training type
• Adjust the level of instruction for beginner, intermediate, or advanced participants
• Develop process specific training topics, aid and exercises (blasting, welding, inspection)
• Develop basic troubleshooting guidance and operator-level problem identification
• Develop training materials to be used offline by trainee in preparation of in-person training (in the format of presentations, screen recordings, notes)
• Apply understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes to tailor instruction to the operational environment
• Work with client stakeholders to understand the production context, operator needs, and skill gaps

Additional tasks could include

• Deliver in-person training sessions for employees (operators and engineers interfacing with the robotics systems in the MRO network)
• Recommending training sequencing or modularization based on participant experience level and process complexity
• Providing follow-up clarification sessions, refresher sessions, or focused coaching for specific teams or applications

Qualifications / Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Fanuc trainer, instructor, or subject matter expert
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc robotic systems, including operation, programming, setup, and troubleshooting
• Ability to create training materials to be used for trainees with different experience levels, from basic users to advanced users
• Understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and the ability to connect robotics training to real production applications
• Experience delivering both generic/foundational training and customized, process-specific training
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly in classroom and hands-on settings
• Experience working in manufacturing or shop‑floor environments
• Ability to collaborate with operators, engineers, manufacturing leaders, and other stakeholders to define training needs and tailor content
• Strong documentation and training material preparation skills

Desired characteristics

• Experience developing practical exercises, training aids, or structured training modules for manufacturing teams
• Familiarity with multiple manufacturing applications where robotics are used, such as automated blasting, welding and inspection