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Operational Trainer FTC until December 2027 Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts) On-site Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an Operational Trainer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s.

In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. About the role We're looking for an Operational Trainer to join our team and play a key role in developing the skills, knowledge and competence of our colleagues across operational activities. Reporting into the Site HR Lead, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality training programmes focused on Material Handling Equipment (MHE), operational processes and safe ways of working.

You'll ensure colleagues have the knowledge, confidence and authorisation to carry out their roles safely and effectively, while supporting compliance with business standards and legislative requirements. Working closely with operational leaders, Health & Safety and the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar, you'll help drive a culture of safety, capability and continuous improvement. From delivering forklift training and conducting competence assessments to developing Job Operating Procedures (JOPs) and supporting colleague development, you'll have a direct impact on operational performance and colleague growth.

What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: Competitive annual salary and annual salary review KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions Annual bonus scheme 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life What will you be doing? Delivering operational and MHE training Providing accredited and internal training for Material Handling Equipment including Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, VNA and other authorised equipment, while delivering both practical and classroom-based learning Assessing competence and developing colleagues Conducting operator assessments, refresher training, re-certification programmes and coaching colleagues to ensure they operate safely, confidently and effectively Maintaining compliance and training standards Managing training records, competence matrices and operator authorisations, while creating and updating training documentation including JOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs) and job aids Supporting safety and operational excellence Promoting safe working practices, supporting battery charging and maintenance activities, working at height training, racking inspections and investigating MHE-related incidents and near misses Driving continuous improvement and capability building Partnering with operational leaders, HR and the E&T Pillar to identify skills gaps, deliver development plans and continuously improve training materials, standards and processes

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