Training Coordinator

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces and oils.

We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

Our Trafford site is currently undergoing a significant transformation and engagement programme, and this role will be central to ensuring the workforce has the skills, confidence, and support needed to meet future operational demands. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment, enjoy working closely with operational teams, and take pride in creating well‑structured, effective training solutions, we would love to hear from you.

The role will predominantly focus on operational training within Trafford, ensuring training is designed, delivered, and evaluated in line with business needs. Alongside this, the Training Coordinator will take responsibility for a broader set of training coordination activities typically required in a busy manufacturing setting - supporting compliance, maintaining training systems, and coordinating site‑wide learning initiatives.

• Coordinate, schedule, and maintain all operational training activities for the Trafford site.
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and update standard operative procedures that reflect current operational practices.
• Provide coaching and support to SMEs on effective training delivery, ensuring consistent quality standards.
• Deliver selected soft‑skills or behavioural training sessions.
• Monitor training effectiveness, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with HR team and site team to ensure training aligns with operational and organisational goals.

To ensure a robust training framework across the all sites, you will also:

• Maintain accurate training records, matrices, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure mandatory training (H&S, compliance, food safety, GMP, FLT, etc., depending on environment) is completed and monitored.
• Contribute to audits and inspections by providing training compliance evidence.
• Lead the upkeep and development of e-learning, documentation, and standardised processes.
• Promote a positive learning culture across the site, encouraging continuous capability building.

We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can build trust, support diverse teams, and drive a culture of continuous learning. You will be collaborative, organised, proactive, and able to influence others positively to ensure training is well embedded.

Previous experience in a training, L&D, or HR role is essential, along with proven experience in writing, coordinating, and delivering operational, technical, and soft‑skills training. A training qualification is desirable, and experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous. Strong organisational and planning skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyse data are required, as well as confident communication skills with the ability to influence and engage others.

The role requires someone comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting, able to deliver training confidently and effectively, with a strong problem‑solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. A structured, methodical approach is important, and good IT skills - particularly in Excel and Word - with e‑learning experience being an advantage.

• A competitive salary
• ABF Pension Scheme membership
• An annual Incentive Plan

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle, and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community.

You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.