Operations Trainer

Keelings; Saint Margaret’s; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Free On-site parking with electric car

Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

Keelings Ireland seeks an Operations Trainer to build colleagues' capability across production, warehouse and packing. You will deliver induction, onboard staff and coach them to meet SOPs, safety and quality standards.

You will maintain records, support continuous improvement and work with leaders to identify training needs. Based across sites, you’ll cover shifts and support a range of departments to ensure standards are met.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, food production or FMCG.
• Strong communication, planning, organisation and record-keeping skills – fluent English is required.
• Good understanding of health & safety, food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction, onboarding and operational training for new and existing colleagues.
• Coach and assess colleagues against SOPs, work instructions and competency requirements.
• Train and validate colleagues in safe, effective and consistent operational practices.
• Support performance on efficiency, quality, changeovers, checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure training supports food safety, quality and safety standards.
• Maintain audit-ready training and competency records.
• Work with leaders and SMEs to identify training needs and improve performance.
• Update procedures, materials and best practice standards.
• Maintain training plans, records, matrices and competency documentation.
• Report on training completion, competence and capability gaps.

Skills

Operational experience

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role

The Operations Trainer builds colleagues' operational capability through structured training, coaching and assessment, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery & Capability Development

• Deliver induction, onboarding and operational training for new and existing colleagues.
• Coach and assess colleagues against SOPs, work instructions and competency requirements.

Skilled Operations Colleagues (all levels)

• Train and validate colleagues in safe, effective and consistent operational practices.
• Support performance on efficiency, quality, changeovers, checks and basic troubleshooting.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure training supports food safety, quality, health & safety and company standards.
• Maintain audit-ready training and competency records.
• Responsible for food safety, quality and integrity in your role specific tasks incl. assessment of Critical Control Point verification, accuracy checks (Metal Detection) and Checkweigher (LOMA) – product weight verification checks (incl setting / maintaining the programmes) where required.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Work with leaders and SMEs to identify training needs and improve performance.
• Support updates to procedures, materials and best practice standards.

Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain training plans, records, matrices and competency documentation.
• Report on training completion, competence and capability gaps.

Essential

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Operational experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, food production or FMCG.

Experience Delivering Training, Coaching Or Skills Development.

• Strong communication, planning, organisation and record-keeping skills – fluent English is required.
• Good understanding of operational, health & safety, food safety and quality standards.

Desirable

Confident using Microsoft Office and adapting to operational needs.

Train the Trainer (QQI level 6)

Forklift Instructor

Working arrangements

• Based across operational areas including production, warehouse and packing.
• Flexibility required across shifts, departments and training needs.

Benefits

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]

Recruitment Process

• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• Phone Screening
• 1st Interview2nd Interview
• Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/