Trainer

Dubizzle Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier is seeking a Trainer in Spalding, UK, to deliver engaging training programs focused on food safety and operational best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong food safety knowledge and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include onboarding new staff and developing training materials. Competitive benefits include 23 days holiday and a company pension plan.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Free Tea & Coffee

Company pension plan

Medicash cash plan

Christmas hampers

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH standards.
• Skills in time management and presentation.
• Experience in warehouse settings with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training across all shifts.
• Facilitate onboarding for new starters.
• Maintain accurate training records and uphold LMS data integrity.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability in training

Proficiency in MS Office

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Trainer to join our team in Spalding, UK.

The Trainer is responsible for delivering engaging, effective, and compliant training programs across all operational areas, with a strong emphasis on food safety, health & safety, and operational best practices. This role supports the continuous development of employees and plays a key role in embedding a culture of learning and compliance throughout a 24-hour operational environment.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between our three main sites in the Spalding Area will be required. Occasional travel to our Kings Hill office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training across all shifts, covering inductions, compliance, and skills development.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding with engaging and effective induction processes for new starters.
• Lead and champion the company’s training strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulations.
• Ensure training programs meet high standards, industry compliance, and customer expectations.
• Develop and continuously improve training content based on feedback and best practices.
• Maintain accurate training records and uphold Learning Management System (LMS) data integrity.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs and close skill and compliance gaps effectively.
• Support audit readiness with thorough training documentation and promote a culture of growth and continuous development.

Essential

• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, health & safety standards (e.g., HACCP, COSHH), and manufacturing best practices.
• Skilled communicator with excellent presentation, and time management abilities.
• Able to adapt training styles to suit various audiences, learning levels, and dynamic environments.
• Familiar with training requirements for key auditing bodies and compliance standards.
• Experience working in warehouse settings with a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach.
• Tech-savvy and analytical, proficient in MS Office, data analysis, and report generation

Desirable

• Understanding of shift-based or 24-hour operations.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a training or coaching role, ideally within the fresh produce, food manufacturing, Agricultural or FMCG sectors.
• Training qualification (e.g., Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent) is beneficial.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Company pension plan
• Medicash cash plan
• Christmas hampers