Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.
We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.
We’re looking for a hands-on Training Coordinator to support the planning, delivery and administration of training across our site in Forest Gate.
This role is ideal for someone who started their career in an entry level role in Learning & Development, Training Administration, or an HR Admin with exposure to training coordination. You’ll work closely with managers, HR and external providers to ensure training is scheduled, recorded and delivered effectively.
This is not a senior or strategic L&D role. It’s a practical, organised position focused on making sure the right training happens at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate training schedules for new starters and existing colleagues.
* Book training sessions, rooms, trainers and external providers.
* Maintain accurate training records and compliance data.
* Track attendance, completion and refresher requirements.
* Support audits and compliance reporting.
* Liaise with managers to understand upcoming training needs.
* Provide day-to-day administration support for L&D activities.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in a Training, L&D or HR Administration role
* Experience coordinating or scheduling training
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* High attention to detail and accurate record keeping
* Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
* Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or operational environments
* Familiarity with training matrices, LMS systems or compliance training
Benefits Baked In
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs.
* Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5%
* Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more
* Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
* Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
* Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
* Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
* A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:
o £££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
o Eyecare vouchers
o Cycle to work scheme