Technical Training Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid support

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality and compliance training across its UK manufacturing sites. You will develop engaging materials, maintain records and ensure content stays current with legislation and retailer standards.

Backed by strong experience in food manufacturing, you will coach the Technical Training Coordinator, analyse training data and collaborate with HR, Quality and Operations to

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.

Skills

Training management

Stakeholder engagement

Instructional design

LMS proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Train the Trainer

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

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.

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

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, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & 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?

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• 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
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• 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

Health & Wellbeing

• 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

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)