Manufacturing Trainer (Lates)

Chemring Countermeasures; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemring Countermeasures in Salisbury is seeking a Manufacturing Trainer to deliver engaging training to production staff and help create clear work instructions while maintaining high-quality training records.

You will assess and develop employee competence, contribute to inductions, promote health and safety, and coach staff, supporting the L&D strategy to build a competent, flexible onsite workforce.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Trainer Qualification (or prepared to work toward)
• Assessor Qualification (or prepared to work toward)
• IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Learning Management Systems)

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational training to CCM and externally accredited standards
• Ensure each production Operator is competent through assessment
• Assist with technical knowledge transfer of new processes through structured training
• Coach newcomers with onboarding and audit sign-off, as needed
• Update and maintain training records in the LMS and ensure audit readiness
• Deliver refresher training on critical processes and compliance topics
• Contribute to toolbox talks and training sessions
• Support with mask fit testing as required
• Report safety concerns to management immediately

Skills

Level 3 Trainer

Assessor Qualification

LMS experience

MS Office/Excel

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

17-08-2026

Application End Date

31-08-2026

Location

Salisbury

SP46AS

Work Style

On-site

Aerospace and defence

Description

Manufacturing Trainer Lates

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

Overview of the role

To act as a Learning & Development ambassador, delivering engaging training to production staff at all levels, while supporting the creation of clear work instructions and maintaining high-quality training records to ensure a competent and flexible workforce. The role includes assessing and developing employee competence, contributing to inductions, promoting health and safety awareness, and coaching staff. It also supports the L&D strategy, assists with identifying training needs, and promotes a positive and inclusive culture across Chemring Countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational training to CCM and/or externally accredited standards
• Ensure each production Operator is competent, through assessment, in their understanding and performance of the Work Instruction’s and Risk Assessments they are following
• Assist with the technical knowledge transfer of new processes and products by ensuring they are fit for purpose process instructions delivered through a structured training process which accommodates different learning styles
• Coach MCL’s in delivering an on boarding & buddy service to new starters following their site induction and audit the sign off, of operatives.
• Update and maintain individual and departmental training records using the Learning Management System in place, keeping them up to date and compliant with required audit standards.
• Routinely deliver refresher training on critical process and compliance topics
• Contribute to, and deliver toolbox talks, as required
• Support with or complete mask face fit testing as required
• To report immediately to appropriate management, anything which in their opinion may directly or indirectly give rise to an unsafe situation

Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• Level 3 Trainer Qualification (or prepared to work toward)
• Assessor Qualification (or prepared to work toward)
• IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Learning Management Systems)

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• Familiarity with explosives manufacture
• Experience of auditing

Week

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Week 1 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 Weekend Cover (1 Late Shift) OFF

Week 2 OFF Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 OFF OFF

Week 3 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 OFF OFF

Week 4 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 OFF OFF

Week 5 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 OFF OFF

Week 6 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-23:15 Late 14:30-19:00 OFF OFF

Week 7 10:00-18:45 10:00-18:45 10:00-18:45 10:00-18:45 10:00-14:30 OFF OFF

Week 8 06:00-14:45 06:00-14:45 06:00-14:45 06:00-14:45 06:00-10:30 OFF OFF

One scheduled Saturday cover shift during the 8-week rotationSundays are non-working days.