Department Trainer

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Job Title: Department Trainer – Food Manufacturing

Location: The Compleat Food Group Sterte Avenue, Poole, Dorset BH15 2AS
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 or 08:00 – 16:00 (with flexibility)

Your Role as Department Trainer:

As a Department Trainer, you will be key to ensuring that all employees are trained effectively and continue to grow in their roles. You will be responsible for delivering “hands-on” training in standard operational procedures, supporting new starters, and providing ongoing development opportunities for all employees. You will work closely with teams across the department, promoting a culture of competence, initiative, and safety, while helping us maintain the high-quality standards that we’re known for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Training: Deliver operational training for new employees, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their roles.
• Continuous Development: Provide ongoing training and development to all employees, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Support & Guidance: Be the go-to person for any routine questions, offering support and assistance to employees as they settle into their roles.
• Health & Safety: Ensure that all work is carried out according to Health & Safety regulations, creating a safe and secure work environment.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality across all operations, ensuring that the team meets our rigorous quality control standards.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and driven to help others succeed. The ideal candidate will be a natural problem-solver, a confident communicator, and a team player with a passion for learning and development.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills to record and analyse training data.
• High level of IT proficiency (especially MS Office tools like Excel).
• A self-starter with the ability to achieve goals with minimal supervision.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and be coached.
• A commitment to quality, customer service, and Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work well under pressure.
• Previous experience in training or coaching is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the M3 system is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: You’ll have the chance to grow and develop your skills while shaping the future success of your colleagues and the business.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a supportive and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Impactful Role: Your training and support will be key to building a strong, capable, and empowered team.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.