Job Description
Manufacturing Systems Trainer
£25 per hour (via umbrella) | 12-Month ContractMonday-Friday | 9am-5pmCastle Bromwich, West Midlands | On-Site (Minimum 3 Days, Increasing to 5 During Deployments)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Systems Trainer to join an innovative digital transformation team responsible for delivering cutting-edge systems and capability into a specialist automotive facility. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys translating complex technical content into accessible learning, and takes pride in preparing end users for new ways of working.
This position sits within a wider Business Systems Delivery function, the bridge between technical delivery and real-world adoption across operations. Bringing together expertise in change management, business readiness, and testing, the team ensures large-scale manufacturing system deployments land smoothly, are understood clearly, and are adopted effectively across the organisation.
The Role
The Manufacturing Systems Trainer will play a central role in ensuring end users are fully prepared, confident, and capable when new digital tools, processes, and features are deployed. Working closely with testing, business process, technology, and communications teams, the trainer will assess impacts, create learning pathways, deliver training, and support the organisation through adoption.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role that requires structure, clarity, and strong communication. both in writing and in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and deliver blended learning packages tailored to user roles
* Conduct Training Needs Analyses (TNA) and stakeholder assessments
* Develop high-quality learning materials: classroom modules, E-learning, assessments, simulations, videos, reference guides
* Host training events on-site and occasionally off-site across UK facilities
* Evaluate learner knowledge and readiness at appropriate checkpoints
* Identify and onboard Super Users and Early Adopters
* Create and maintain stakeholder engagement plans
* Support communication of training and readiness messages
* Manage user access related to deployments
* Collaborate with Business Process, Testing, Technology, and Comms teams
* Ensure readiness plans are aligned, structured, and delivered on time
* Contribute to building a motivated, high-quality deployment capability
What the Ideal Candidate Will Bring
* Ability to digest technical information and simplify it for learners
* Strong presentation and storytelling skills
* Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams
* Exposure to manufacturing environments
* High standards for documentation and learning materials
* Confident and articulate communicator
* Skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
* Experience facilitating workshops and delivering content to all levels
* Ability to plan training delivery in a structured, disciplined manner
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
Essential Skills
* Excellent presentation and communication abilities
* Experience analysing learning data, metrics, and performance
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage audiences from shop floor to director level
* Experience working with internal and external partners
* Ability to work with international colleagues
* Highly structured, organised, and able to work with urgency
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and self-directing workload
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
* Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
* Experience using SAP SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS)
* Knowledge of EnableNow/RISE learning tools
Why This Role Stands Out
* Competitive pay at £25 per hour via umbrella
* Long-term 12-month contract
* Opportunity to support cutting-edge manufacturing transformation
* A hands-on role with real impact on operational readiness and adoption
* Structured hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
* Based in Castle Bromwich, with minimum 3 days on-site (increasing to 5 during deployments)
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, organised, people-focused trainer to play a key role in delivering digital transformation across a high-profile automotive manufacturing environment.