OperationalTrainerFTC until December 2027Hellaby (Homeof KP Nuts)On-site
Join our snack-lovingteamWe’re looking for an OperationalTrainer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring yourideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team thatvalues what makes you, you – this could be your next bigmove.
Who arewe?We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnackfamily. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us worktogether to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops toMcCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, basedacross seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knitculture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and pushboundaries together.
About therole
We’re looking for anOperational Trainer to join our team and play a key role indeveloping the skills, knowledge and competence of our colleaguesacross operational activities.
Reporting into the Site HR Lead,you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality trainingprogrammes focused on Material Handling Equipment (MHE),operational processes and safe ways of working. You’ll ensurecolleagues have the knowledge, confidence and authorisation tocarry out their roles safely and effectively, while supportingcompliance with business standards and legislativerequirements.
Working closely with operationalleaders, Health & Safety and the Education & Training(E&T) Pillar, you’ll help drive a culture of safety, capabilityand continuous improvement. From delivering forklift training andconducting competence assessments to developing Job OperatingProcedures (JOPs) and supporting colleague development, you’ll havea direct impact on operational performance and colleaguegrowth.
What’s in it foryou?We believe in rewarding our colleaguesand helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what weoffer:
Competitive annualsalary and annual salaryreview
KP Pension Plan withup to 7% matchedcontributions
Annual bonusscheme
25 days holiday, withthe option to buy up to five additionaldays
Comprehensivehealthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP andEmployee AssistanceProgramme
KP4ME benefitsplatform with discounts, cashback and wellbeingsupport
Enhancedfamily-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage oflife
What will you bedoing?
Deliveringoperational and MHE trainingProvidingaccredited and internal training for Material Handling Equipmentincluding Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, VNAand other authorised equipment, while delivering both practical andclassroom-basedlearning
Assessingcompetence and developingcolleaguesConducting operator assessments,refresher training, re-certification programmes and coachingcolleagues to ensure they operate safely, confidently andeffectively
Maintainingcompliance and training standardsManagingtraining records, competence matrices and operator authorisations,while creating and updating training documentation including JOPs,One Point Lessons (OPLs) and jobaids
Supportingsafety and operational excellencePromotingsafe working practices, supporting battery charging and maintenanceactivities, working at height training, racking inspections andinvestigating MHE-related incidents and nearmisses
Drivingcontinuous improvement and capabilitybuildingPartnering with operationalleaders, HR and the E&T Pillar to identify skills gaps, deliverdevelopment plans and continuously improve training materials,standards andprocesses
We’d love to hear fromyou if you canbring:
MHEtraining experience and qualificationsAnaccredited Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or Forklift Instructorqualification, along with experience delivering training within amanufacturing, logistics or warehousingenvironment
Health& Safety knowledge and a safety-firstmindsetA good understanding of Health& Safety requirements relating to MHE operations, with acommitment to promoting safe working practices and complianceacross thesite
Strongcoaching and communicationskillsExperience delivering training,carrying out competence assessments and coaching colleagues tobuild confidence, capability and safe workingpractices
Organisationand attention to detailThe ability tomaintain accurate training records, competence matrices andtraining documentation while managing multiple prioritieseffectively
Apassion for developing peopleA genuineinterest in helping colleagues learn new skills, improveperformance and reach their full potential in a fast-pacedoperationalenvironment
Aproactive and professional approachStrongproblem-solving skills, confidence using Microsoft Office andtraining management systems, and the ability to work independentlywhile maintaining high standards of quality, safety andcompliance
OurpurposeAt KP Snacks, we’re passionateabout creating happy snacking moments throughour great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions ofpeople enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, KP Nuts,Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK’sleading snack manufacturers.
For decades, we’vebeen delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites withexciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations.We’re equally passionate about our people and committed to creatinga workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a realimpact.
As part of theIntersnack Group, one of the world’s leading snack manufacturers,we combine global expertise with a shared commitment tocreating happy snacking moments everyday.
We’re committed toinclusionWe’re building a workplace whereeveryone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love tohear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need.And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier foryou, just let us know.
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