Location: Crick, Northamptonshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: Day Shift (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00)
Join the UK's leading pet food manufacturer and help shape the future of training at Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN).
We are looking for a passionate and organised
Operational Trainer
to support our Logistics teams in delivering high-quality, consistent performance across our operations. You'll play a key role in onboarding new starters, delivering capability training, maintaining training records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct capability assessments and confirm competency of logistics colleagues.
* Deliver hands-on training and support for colleagues needing additional development.
* Collaborate with Area Managers, ASLs, and Team Leaders to identify training needs.
* Maintain and update skills matrices and training records to audit-ready standards.
* Support the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Deliver refresher training and ensure compliance with operational standards.
* Contribute to new process introductions, trials, and improvement initiatives.
* Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt programs based on feedback.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in training, coaching, or buddying within a Logistics environment.
* Knowledge of Logistics processes and a passion for driving quality.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* A 'Train the Trainer' and/or Assessor qualification (or willingness to work toward).
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Working Hours:
* Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
These will be your core hours however flexibility will be required to ensure all our Logistics team are trained across our 3 shifts. Days, lates and nights.
Why join us
* Salary: Competitive plus 10% annual company bonus (conditional on performance).
* Benefits include:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Generous pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8% (salary sacrifice scheme)
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity/pawreavement leave
* Flexible benefits (cycle to work, nursery support, dental insurance, etc.)
* Free parking, EV charging, discounted pet food, free hot drinks
* Dog-friendly workplace
At IPN, you'll join a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a real impact in the fast-growing D2C pet food sector, we'd love to hear from you.