Manufacturing Trainer
Posted 5 days ago by Polypipe Building Services
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Aylesford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Trainer at Polypipe Building Services is responsible for coordinating and delivering impactful training programs to enhance the skills and engagement of operational teams. This role involves managing inductions, maintaining training records, and continuously improving training content and delivery methods. The position requires collaboration with operational leaders to identify training needs and track progress effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to fostering a high-performing workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, coordinate, and deliver training for shift-based operational teams
- Work closely with operational leaders to identify induction requirements and ongoing individual and team development needs
- Track and maintain accurate records of completed training, briefings, and inductions using the digital skills matrix
- Communicate training progress clearly to relevant leaders and managers
- Provide weekly and/or monthly updates on induction and training KPIs
- Review trainee progression, identifying barriers and providing honest, constructive feedback
- Make reasonable adjustments to training delivery where required
- Support the creation, review, and updating of Safe Systems of Work (SSWs)
- Assist in communicating production-related KPIs to operational teams
- Continuously review and improve training content and delivery methods to ensure effectiveness
- Support operational leaders with feedback and communication of SISI action status
Key Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence delivering training to individuals and groups
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge of both traditional and modern training methods
- Solid analytical ability, numeracy & literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- A desire to continuously develop your own training and operational knowledge
- The ability to positively influence, inspire, and engage team members in all aspects of learning
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Aylesford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
Role: We’re looking for a proactive and engaging Manufacturing Trainer to support our operational leaders in creating an engaged, skilled, and high-performing workforce. This role is all about coordinating impactful inductions, delivering high-quality training, and ensuring our digital training platforms and skills matrices are up to date and driving performance. Training areas include (but are not limited to): Safe Systems of Work (SSWs), CIPS, product quality standards, IFS processes (booking, shipping, etc.), HR and Health & Safety inductions, MHE training, and medical arrangements.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage, coordinate, and deliver training for shift-based operational teams
- Work closely with operational leaders to identify induction requirements and ongoing individual and team development needs
- Track and maintain accurate records of completed training, briefings, and inductions using the digital skills matrix
- Communicate training progress clearly to relevant leaders and managers
- Provide weekly and/or monthly updates on induction and training KPIs
- Review trainee progression, identifying barriers and providing honest, constructive feedback
- Make reasonable adjustments to training delivery where required
- Support the creation, review, and updating of Safe Systems of Work (SSWs)
- Assist in communicating production-related KPIs to operational teams
- Continuously review and improve training content and delivery methods to ensure effectiveness
- Support operational leaders with feedback and communication of SISI action status
Person Specification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence delivering training to individuals and groups
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge of both traditional and modern training methods
- Solid analytical ability, numeracy & Literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- A desire to continuously develop your own training and operational knowledge
- The ability to positively influence, inspire, and engage team members in all aspects of learning
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, 38h a week
- 25 days annual leave
- Up to 8% matched pension
- Company Sick Pay
- Share save Scheme
- Life assurance
- Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
- Staff discount on all Genuit Group products