Manufacturing Systems Trainer
£25 per hour (via umbrella) | 12‑Month Contract
Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm
Castle 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