You’ll fit right into Greggs as an Operational Trainer if:

• You have a strong desire to achieve a consistent approach to L&D across your Supply site, covering manufacturing and logistics
• You have a great understanding of Supply Chain Operations
• You are skilled in providing on the job training and coaching
• You are able to instantly recognise when standards aren’t being met and know how best to support
• You have strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence changes and to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels
• You have a high regard for Food Safety & SHE
• You have good writing and speaking communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• You have IT knowledge in YGP, YGL and Excel.
• You are proactive, enthusiastic, and have an innovative approach to work
• You are highly organised, have attention to detail and the ability to multitask enabling you to effectively manage training schedules
• You are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good.
• You’re ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

What we can offer

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 4.2 weeks, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 6 weeks after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump sum payment equal to one and a half years’ salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

What you'll do

You will report into either manufacturing or logistics manager on site with a dotted line to your sites Regional Learning and Development Facilitator. As an operational trainer, your role is to equip operatives with the knowledge, practical skills, and motivation to carry out their work activities safely and effectively ensuring operational excellence is achieved

Create Standard Operating Procedures across your site liaising with site management teams and Regional LDF. This includes creating SOPs for new equipment and updating existing SOPs when changes to a process have taken place.

Support the development of skills on the shop floor using Standard Work Charts (SWCs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Working Practices (SWPs) and Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs)                 

Coordinate YGL training on site, working with each department to ensure completion of YGL modules within the agreed training windows

Coordinate POPs and TRACA coaches on site to ensure each operative receives manual handling training and the required number of observations per year (2 for 2021, going to minimum 4 from 2022)

You’ll work closely with site management teams and LDF to identify key priorities and ensure all training is recorded Supporting sites with preparation of training data for audits, e.g., BRC, ISO14001

Support Regional L&D Facilitator with new starter training programme from 2nd day onwards.

Desired Qualifications: (Training will be given)

• TTT Standard Operating Procedures
• POPs Coach Training
• Level 3 Food Safety

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.

Next steps

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.