Operational Trainer

Noble Foods Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Newark on Trent is looking for an Operational Trainer to design and deliver training programs for production staff. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing and training delivery, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This fixed-term contract offers competitive salary with attractive perks like enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships. Join a diverse team that values continuous improvement and compliance with industry regulations.

Benefits

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free eye tests every two years

Access to DigiCare +

Celebration day after 1 year

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff.
• Assess competencies and certify employees.
• Monitor training effectiveness and update as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

IT literacy

Knowledge of MS Office

Production process expertise

Job description

The Operational Trainer is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that ensure the packing centre and farm have the skills and knowledge to operate machinery, follow processes, and maintain safety and quality standards. This role supports continuous improvement and compliance with industry regulations.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for production staff on equipment operation, safety and quality procedures.
• Develop new working instructions and maintain existing ones aligned with the site’s roles and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain training materials (manuals, SOPs).
• Conduct hands‑on training on the shop floor for new hires and existing employees.
• Assess competency levels and certify employees for machine operation and process compliance.
• Monitor training effectiveness and update programs based on feedback and process changes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).
• Maintain accurate training records for audits and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding best practices into training.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, machinery and safety standards.
• Based in manufacturing/farm facilities; requires time on the shop floor.
• May involve shift work to align with production schedules.
• Requires PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience completing work instructions and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• IT literate.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and training delivery.

Additional Adjustments

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

Benefits & Perks

• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 year of service: enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + – Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Job Details

Location: Newark
Salary: £34,995 per year (estimated) – New contract
Shift Pattern: 9am – 5pm
Type: Fixed‑Term Contract