Engineering Trainer

Role Summary

As the Engineering Trainer, you will be fully responsible for delivering high‑quality Engineering Training, supporting the recruitment and onboarding of site Engineering Apprentices and guiding their development throughout the programme.

• Maintain the comprehensive Training matrix covering all Engineering capability requirements.
• Design and deliver “Train the trainer” programmes to build internal capability.
• Facilitate the bi‑annual training days to deliver compliance and engineering training.
• Deliver high‑quality technical training on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs), Machine size changes, Guard removal and refitting, General lubrication procedures, Machine adjustments, set‑up and parts replacement.
• Create, amend, verify and maintain DSOPs (Dynamic Standard Operating Procedures) for all training areas, ensuring they are accurate, compliant and aligned with site Engineering standards.
• Conduct competency assessments and sign‑off engineers/apprentices once training is completed.
• Carry out assessments as part of the ATM Recruitment process.
• Complete annual training gap analysis and develop targeted training plans to address capability gaps.

• Support the recruitment, onboarding and management of Engineering Apprentices.
• Guide and support apprentices through their learning journey, ensuring progress against the apprenticeship framework.
• Use SFOL (or equivalent systems) to create KPIs and dashboards that measure training effectiveness and completion rates.
• Provide regular reporting on training, progress, competency development, and compliance levels.

Bring your experience:
Essential experience with training‑based programmes in the engineering field, identifying skills gaps and providing solutions, excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with facilitating training‑based needs. A background in engineering training is desirable.

Health Cash Plan, enhanced parental leave, phased return‑to‑work programme, Stakeholder Pension Scheme, life assurance cover, 23 days + holiday, Holiday Enhancement Scheme, volunteering day, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discount and cashback scheme, employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support, access to training and development opportunities.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, perform key job functions, or receive other benefits.