Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established FMCG business in South West London as part of a growing training function. We are looking to appoint four Operations Trainers to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, covering both days and nights.
You will be responsible for developing production colleagues' skills, food safety knowledge, and overall competence, while significantly improving the onboarding experience for new starters. From day one, you will ensure colleagues receive structured, practical, and effective training that sets them up for success.
Working closely with Production, Technical, Hygiene and Engineering teams, you will help drive safe, efficient and compliant operations. By delivering high-quality, hands-on training across all production areas, you will support performance improvement, reduce operational risk, and promote right-first-time standards across the factory.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety, Compliance & Critical Control Checks
Deliver training on all food safety standards, including product safety, label verification and contamination controls
Coach operators to confidently complete Critical Control Point (CCP) checks
Maintain high standards of safe and compliant working practices through structured in-house training
Advanced Machine Operation Training
Train colleagues to set up, run and troubleshoot a range of production and packing machinery
Support machine changeovers, adjustments and basic fault-finding
Build technical confidence and capability across multiple lines and shifts
Quality & Process Control
Train teams to complete weight, label, packaging and product quality checks accurately
Ensure correct recording of traceability, yield and performance data
Promote a strong quality culture and right-first-time mindset
Packaging & Material Handling
Deliver training on label and film changes, printing tasks and material preparation
Coach safe handling of products including portioning, decanting and correct product flow
Multi-Area Support
Provide training across production, goods-in and despatch
Identify skills gaps and prioritise development needs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Experience within an FMCG company
Strong understanding of production machinery, CCPs and quality checks
Previous experience in training, mentoring or coaching colleagues
Confident communicator with the ability to engage operators at all levels
Proactive approach with a genuine passion for developing others
Willingness to continue personal development through internal and external training
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fit these requirements, please get in touch with Will Malcolm at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.
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