Technical Training Manager

Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days annual leave

Enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Wellbeing hub services

Diet & nutrition advice

Online learning LMS access

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Technical Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of our technical learning across the UK network. Initially focused on Middlesbrough sites, you will drive competency, compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will oversee training of technical, food safety, quality and compliance, working via classroom and virtual formats, and partner with HR to identify needs across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering competency-based training programmes within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards and food safety legislation.
• Experience working with food safety, technical, quality and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of food fraud prevention, vulnerability assessments and traceability.
• An understanding of Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• HACCP Level 4 or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent.
• Strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and ongoing review of our Technical Learning & Development Strategy.
• Lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality, food integrity, compliance and manufacturing training through a mix of classroom and virtual learning.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, presentations, handouts and competency assessments.
• Ensure training content remains current and aligned with legislation, retailer standards and business requirements.
• Establish competency-based assessment programmes to ensure learning is understood and effectively applied.
• Ensure training is delivered within required timescales and that accurate training records are maintained.
• Analyse training data and trends to identify opportunities to improve capability and compliance.
• Work closely with site HR and Training teams to identify emerging training needs and opportunities.
• Keep up to date with retailer-specific training requirements and identify opportunities to develop effective internal solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop the Technical Training Coordinator.
• Build strong relationships with Technical, Quality, HR and Operational teams across the business.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation.

Skills

Technical Training

BRCGS knowledge

Food safety compliance

LMS experience

Train the Trainer

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Education

N/A

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance
Location: National role – initially based at our Middlesbrough sites, with regular travel across our UK network

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Training Manager to join The Compleat Food Group and lead the development and delivery of our technical learning and development agenda across our UK sites.

This is a national role, working across our network of manufacturing sites to ensure our people have the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to consistently manufacture safe, legal and high-quality food.

The immediate focus will be supporting our Middlesbrough sites, so you’ll be expected to spend significant time based there initially. However, this is not a permanent Middlesbrough-based position. As the role develops, you’ll work across our wider UK network and should therefore be comfortable with regular UK travel and overnight stays where required.

You’ll combine strong technical expertise with a passion for learning and development, helping to build a consistent culture of technical capability, compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development and ongoing review of our Technical Learning & Development Strategy.
• Lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality, food integrity, compliance and manufacturing training through a mix of classroom and virtual learning.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, presentations, handouts and competency assessments.
• Ensure training content remains current and aligned with legislation, retailer standards and business requirements.
• Establish competency-based assessment programmes to ensure learning is understood and effectively applied.
• Ensure training is delivered within required timescales and that accurate training records are maintained.
• Analyse training data and trends to identify opportunities to improve capability and compliance.
• Work closely with site HR and Training teams to identify emerging training needs and opportunities.
• Keep up to date with retailer-specific training requirements and identify opportunities to develop effective internal solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop the Technical Training Coordinator.
• Build strong relationships with Technical, Quality, HR and Operational teams across the business.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced Technical Training Manager, Lead Technical Trainer or similar, with a strong background within food manufacturing, technical or quality environments.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience developing and delivering competency-based training programmes within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards and food safety legislation.
• Experience working with food safety, technical, quality and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of food fraud prevention, vulnerability assessments and traceability.
• An understanding of Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• HACCP Level 4 or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent.
• Strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to drive continuous improvement.

National travel

This role covers all of our UK manufacturing sites, making regular travel an essential part of the position.

The immediate priority will be our Middlesbrough sites, where you’ll spend significant time initially. As the role develops, your focus will broaden across the wider Compleat network.

You must therefore be comfortable with frequent UK travel and overnight stays as required.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat