L&D Specialist

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Belfast is seeking an L&D Specialist for a newly created position. You will lead site inductions, maintain SOP training materials, and help ensure compliance in training programs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Learning & Development within a manufacturing environment, with strong skills in delivering SOP-based training and conducting Training Needs Analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to influence training strategies while working closely with operational teams.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Opportunity to shape and improve training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development or Training within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong experience delivering SOP-based training.
• Experience leading inductions and structured onboarding programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver site inductions for all new starters.
• Own, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures and related training materials.
• Plan and deliver new-hire training programmes.

Skills

Experience in Learning & Development

SOP-based training

Training Needs Analysis

Training for operators and supervisors

Job description

L&D Specialist - Newly created position

MCS Group is delighted to partner with a growing organisation as they look to add an L&D Specialist to their team, in this newly created role.

The role:

This role is ideal for someone who understands the realities of a production environment and enjoys turning procedures into practical, effective training. You'll play a key role in ensuring our people are inducted correctly, trained consistently, and supported in their ongoing development, with a strong focus on SOP training and compliance.

The main responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver site inductions for all new starters.
• Own, maintain, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related training materials.
• Plan and deliver new-hire training programmes, including refresher training cycles.
• Ensure all SOP training is delivered, recorded, and auditable in line with manufacturing and compliance requirements.
• Support managers and employees with development plans, skills matrices, and progression pathways.
• Carry out Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across production and support functions.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and H&S teams to ensure training reflects current processes and best practice.
• Track training completion, competence, and re-certification where required.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve training effectiveness on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development or Training within a manufacturing / production environment.
• Essential: Strong experience delivering SOP-based training.
• Comfortable training operators, team leaders, and supervisors on the shop floor.
• Experience leading inductions and structured onboarding programmes.
• Able to conduct Training Needs Analysis and translate it into practical training plans.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to shape and improve training across a growing manufacturing site.
• Work closely with operations, not stuck behind a desk.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896 205148
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