Production Trainer

**Join us at Wavin: Where purpose comes to life.**

You’re purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. Welcome to Wavin - an Orbia business where our purpose to advance life around the world drives our entire global team.

Every day, we are thinking big and working smart to solve some of the toughest challenges impacting our world. Whether it’s facilitating clean drinking water for communities, creating climate resilient cities, or designing more comfortable living spaces, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better.

Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for. How about you?

At Wavin, we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The very places we live in: our cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join forces with us, join our team, and help build more sustainable environments

We want to build a team of people with purpose. That’s why Wavin is currently looking for a dynamic and engaging **Production Trainer **to join our team at **Chippenham**. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.

**The role**

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Trainer will work on-site at Chippenham working 37.5 hour per week Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. An element of flexibility is required to cover varying work schedules. As the Production Trainer you will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs to employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, and overall performance. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that all employees are well-equipped with the necessary competencies to perform their roles safely and efficiently within the production environment.

The main duties and responsibilities of your role are to:

- Design and develop training programs tailored to the specific needs of employees, considering factors such as job roles, skill levels, and safety requirements.
- Conduct engaging and effective training sessions using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, including presentations, hands-on demonstrations, simulations, and workshops.
- Ensure that training sessions are conducted in accordance with established schedules and that all employees receive timely and relevant training.
- Utilise a variety of training methodologies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Manage the logistics of training sessions, including scheduling, room setup, technology requirements, and participant communication, to ensure smooth execution.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, providing them with comprehensive training on site policies, procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Conduct orientation sessions to familiarise new employees with the production environment, layout, emergency procedures, and key personnel.
- Identify opportunities for skills enhancement and career development among existing employees.
- Analyse operational processes and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, incorporating these insights into future training initiatives.
- Working closely with site management to provide targeted training interventions to address skill gaps and promote continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Emphasise the importance of workplace safety and promote a culture of safety consciousness among production employees.
- Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, evaluation surveys, and performance metrics.
- Modify training content and delivery methods as necessary to improve outcomes and address learner needs.
- Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and employee performance.
- Generate reports to track training progress, compliance, and effectiveness for management review.
- Create accurate work instructions for the operational processes and procedures as required.
- Create and maintain up-to-date training materials, including manuals, instructional videos, and developing online learning modules, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.

To be successful in the role you will possess:

- Certification in training and development ie Certified Professional in Learning and Performance, Certified Professional in Training Management, Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) - PTLLS is essential.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and training methodologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effe