FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established food manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Learning & Development Advisor.

Permanent, full-time position based in Barnsley, working Monday to Friday with some flexibility required around operational shift patterns.

Salary

£32,000 – £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications + excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Learning & Development activity across the business.
• Carry out Training Needs Analysis and identify skills and competency gaps.
• Develop structured training plans, materials and competency frameworks.
• Deliver practical shop-floor training across operational and compliance areas.
• Support training around food safety, coding, labelling, metal detection and other manufacturing processes.
• Develop engaging training through workshops, coaching, demonstrations and on-the-job learning.
• Manage competency assessment and employee sign-off processes.
• Develop and support a Train the Trainer programme for managers and internal trainers.
• Manage the company’s online learning platform and monitor training completion.
• Support induction and onboarding programmes for new employees.
• Develop management training covering performance, absence, employee development and other people-management areas.
• Support career pathways, individual development plans, succession planning and talent development.
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.

Skills & Experience

• Previous Learning & Development, workplace training or training-focused experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Training Needs Analysis, adult learning and training delivery.
• Experience delivering practical training within a manufacturing or shop-floor environment.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing standards, processes and compliance.
• Confident coaching employees and adapting training to different levels and learning needs.
• Strong communication, presentation and organisation skills.
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of the L&D function.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and maintaining training records.

Qualifications such as CIPD, AET, Train the Trainer, CAVA, Level 3 Food Safety or HACCP would be advantageous, but not all are essential.

What’s on Offer

• £32,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to shape a newly created L&D function.
• 264 hours’ annual leave per year.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company shop membership.
• Excellent scope for professional development.

Please apply.