Role: Trainer

Reporting to: HR Manager

Site: Buckie

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Pay: Competitive

About Us:

We are a leading multi-site business, proudly producing the finest Scottish salmon and seafood products for retailers across the UK and globally. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation has driven our continued growth, and we are now seeking a dedicated Trainer to join our dynamic team in Buckie. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our workforce and supporting our ambitious growth plans.

Role Overview:

As a Trainer, you will play a crucial role in enabling our team to achieve excellence. This role is people-focused and concentrates on identifying training needs, creating engaging learning resources, and providing impactful training to ensure our teams are confident, skilled, and aligned with our high standards. You will work closely with departmental leads to foster a culture of continuous learning and development, contributing directly to our operational success.

Main Responsibilities:

Collaborate with departmental leads to assess training needs and address skills gaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Design and maintain high-quality training materials, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), onboarding resources, presentations, and briefings.

Oversee the review and authorisation of SOP's in line with established processes.

Deliver engaging onboarding and induction programmes to create a positive first impression and embed our company values.

Provide hands-on shop floor training, assessing and verifying trainee competence and confidence.

Drive continuous improvement in training systems and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date training records and skills matrices to support workforce planning.

Manage and update our online training platform, ensuring training is assigned promptly and effectively.

Support site audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Lead or contribute to apprenticeship programmes and community engagement initiatives, including school partnerships.

Mentor and support Department Trainers to enhance training delivery across the site.

Provide regular reports on training metrics to inform strategic decision-making.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual who brings:

A genuine enthusiasm for people development and fostering a positive learning environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and engage colleagues at all levels.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with confidence in delivering training sessions.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in training records and systems.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

A commitment to continuous personal and professional development, with a desire to enhance the training function.

Experience in training, learning and development, or a related field is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

What we offer:

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. We offer:

Death in Service Scheme.

Access to 24/7 private medical advice, Virtual GP, confidential counselling, mental health support, legal advice, and exclusive discounts.

28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.

Company Pension Scheme.

Access to our Training and Development portal to support your career growth.

Discounted company products.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Regular company events to celebrate our successes.

If you are excited about this opportunity to make a difference and grow with us, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you will bring to our business. Applications should be sent to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Associated Seafoods Ltd

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