Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns , including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours each week, working 5 over 7 days of 7.5 hour shifts including an element of weekend working
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: £15.07 per hour
Location: Leicester
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Operational Training Team Leader to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on leadership role with primary responsibility for training, capability development, compliance, and maintaining audit-ready training systems across the site.
The successful candidate will lead all operational training activities, ensure training records and competency matrices are accurate and up to date, deliver inductions and skills training, and support the ongoing development of production teams. Alongside these responsibilities, the role will also involve day-to-day Team Leader duties, ensuring operational performance, quality, safety, and people management standards are maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and maintaining high standards within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development (Primary Responsibility)
Own and maintain the site training matrix, ensuring all records are accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times
Coordinate, deliver, and record all operational training activities across production departments
Deliver engaging inductions for new starters, agency workers, and internal transfers
Assess and sign off employee competence against SOPs, work instructions, and required standards
Identify training needs through skills gap analysis and work with managers to develop training plans
Cascade process changes, quality updates, customer requirements, and operational communications through structured training sessions
Ensure mandatory training is completed within required timeframes
Support the development and continuous improvement of training materials, SOPs, visual standards, and work instructions
Conduct training effectiveness reviews and refresher training where required
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate training records and evidence of competency
Develop and coach departmental trainers and subject matter experts
Promote a culture of continuous learning, capability building, and operational excellence across the site
Support succession planning through development of team members and future leaders
Additional Responsibilities
Manage training reports, compliance dashboards, and weekly KPI updates
Support implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational changes through structured training plans
Develop SOPs, training guides, and work instructions in partnership with management
Conduct GMP walks and implement corrective actions where required
Lead toolbox talks, training briefings, and operational communications
Provide cover across operational departments when required
Plan training activities proactively to minimise operational disruption
Support continuous improvement projects relating to people capability, compliance, and operational performance
Skills & Experience
Essential
Previous experience within an FMCG, food manufacturing, or production environment
Experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, Trainer, or Operational Training role
Proven experience delivering workplace training and competency assessments
Experience maintaining training records and training matrices
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and Health & Safety requirements
Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the business
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and training record management systems
Physical Requirements
Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
Able to spend time both on the factory floor and in training environments
Able to bend, lift, and work in confined spaces where necessary
What Success Looks Like
100% accurate and audit-ready training records
Fully maintained competency matrix across all departments
Effective onboarding and induction of all new starters
High levels of training compliance and employee competence
Reduced skills gaps and improved operational performance
Strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous development
Successful support of internal, customer, and third-party audits
What are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit energetic and passionate people to support the production team by receiving product into the factory; experience is not necessary as all training will be provided!
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment
Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year