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Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Trainer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be your next adventure!

As a key member of our Learning & Development team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our colleagues have the skills and support they need to succeed. Working as part of a small team of four, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging inductions, maintaining compliance training, and supporting capability building across the site.

You'll take ownership of our training documentation and processes, including JOPs, JSPs, and Skills Matrices, ensuring accuracy and version control. Your role will also involve maintaining training records on our Learning Management System (LMS) and contributing to the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar.

If you're passionate about helping others grow, confident in face-to-face delivery, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

What's in it for you?
We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:
Comprehensive Healthcare Support - Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme

KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
What will you be doing?
Induction & Training Delivery - Organise and deliver engaging inductions and face-to-face training sessions, ensuring colleagues are equipped with the right skills and compliance knowledge from day one.

Training Content Ownership - Maintain and update all training documentation (JOPs, JSPs, verification records) and manage version control to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Skills & Compliance Management - Own the site Skills Matrices, plan and deliver training to meet certification deadlines, and ensure ongoing compliance.

Learning Systems & Record Keeping - Accurately update and maintain training records through the LMS, ensuring data integrity and supporting tracking metrics such as SUCs.

Site & Team Support - Support wider HR/L&D initiatives, contribute to site-based projects, and help embed the E&T Pillar across the site.
Who are we?
Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Experience - At least 2 years in a similar L&D role, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment.

Training Expertise - Proven ability to deliver the full training cycle, from design to delivery and evaluation.

Technical Skills - Confident with IT systems and proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Organisation & Initiative - Strong time management, able to prioritise, work independently, and take initiative to drive improvements.

People Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
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