Job title: Training Technicians x10 – Internal Candidates only

Department: Business Unit Training Team

Location: Hamble

GLS: N0

Working hours: (see below vacancies and shifts)

4 X Training Technicians – ref 6136 - Biofinity MV - one for each shift (x1Green/x1Blue/x1Red/x1White) – secondment for 12 months

4 X Training Technicians – ref 6137 - Autoclave/Solutions – one of each shift (x1Green/x1Blue/x1Red/x1White) –secondment for 12 months

2 x Training Technician – ref 6138 - Biofinity MTO; MTO Autoclave and despatch- x1 White/x1 2 days Red and 2 days White - Permanent roles

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO PERMANENT INTERNAL CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A MINIMAL OF 1 YEAR'S EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN UK MANUFACTURING. Ideally, with an in-depth knowledge of all critical processes within one business unit. 

How do I apply?

If you can’t get access to MyCooper, please visit the external careers site to view vacancies https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1 

Then email RecruitmentUK@coopervision.co.uk FAO Gareth Arkinstall with your CV and Cover Letter.  IMPORTANT - In the subject header, please state the role, ref number and shift you are applying for.  In your Cover Letter please describe your current shift, why your skills/experience fit this opportunity and the reasons why you believe you will be a good fit for this role.

Job summary – What to expect: 

We are looking for x8 Training Technicians across 2 business areas for 12 month secondments/FTC’s plus x2 Permanent Training Technicians (details top of the advert).  As a Training Technician you will be responsible for Production Operator Certification and Re-certification training. The key objective of this role will be providing training and re-training to manufacturing personnel whilst motivating and developing team members by instructing and providing coaching to successfully perform their job role. 

Planning: To be able to prioritise & multitask all manufacturing and training requirements so deadlines are met in accordance with training plans. 

Generate and agree on training plans with the Training Team Leaders, Manufacturing Shift or Team Leader. Maintain employee training plans to align with business unit objectives. Administering and maintaining training records on Agile, CVA UK Training system, and training trackers.  Maintaining the Electronic Training Records (ETR) to ensure the business is audit ready.  Other manufacturing support tasks as required to enable the effective operation of the training team. 

Teamwork: To represent the training team as an inclusive and diverse environment, to build relationships, and to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals. 

You will be required to work closely with the training team across all shifts to ensure all tasks in which we train are performed the same way across all areas of the business to ensure a high level of consistency working as a team.  To participate in process improvement projects and drive change by delivering training and educating employees. Acting as a point of contact between the Shift Leader, Team Leader, and the Training Team Leader.  Supporting the leadership team when development needs are identified: e.g., training, explanation of criteria, and re-training. Provide feedback regarding training activities and if required, generate reports to support individual development.  Exhibits and demonstrates soft skills and the company values (listens effectively, determines learning approach, shows emotional intelligence, and provides coaching). You will be required to work with the training team from other business units across all shifts to ensure standardised methods are used when creating and completing training materials. To be flexible to deliver training across multiple departments to align with the training and team goal. 

 

Result: To deliver consistent and sustainable results by achieving individual goals, provides help, and align efforts with the business. 

Navigate effectively through organizational change to deliver training team goals.  Identifying training and re-training needs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements is understood by all team members to promote an effective, productive, and highly skilled workforce. Takes accountability for individual goals by self-managing schedules and training plans.  Provide Certification, Re-certification training, guidance, and support to the manufacturing team.  Maintain a consistent level of training and effective use of training materials when delivering training.  Maintain training compliance metrics as required by the Training Team Leader or Training Administrator.  Review existing documentation to make sure current procedures reflect working practices.  To develop and maintain training materials used to aid training delivery. To be responsible for health and safety awareness and quality compliance.

 

Impact: Upholds the company values to understand and support building effective relationships in the workplace by networking with different departments to achieve common goals. 

Conduct training sessions using various formats (individual, group sessions, in-person or virtual) to accommodate different learning styles.  Assess trainee's understanding and retention of information during training, re-training, and group sessions. Monitor and assess the trainees and provide feedback to the leadership team. Support individual development and capability requirements as identified by the DOVE program. Offer support and resources to help the trainee track their progress.  Support the development of ClassMarker testing and administer/review test scores. Effective use of the Agile system to reference the latest document revision to maintain training compliance. 

 

Self-Aware: To review and reflect on strengths and weaknesses to be able to own your development and identify key improvement areas within the scope of the role. 

To communicate effectively with others to foster a collaborative environment.  To be able to receive constructive feedback upon completion of tasks or objectives.  Promotes and shares team effectiveness across all departments and shifts.  To stay informed on the best practices in training and development. 

A full job description is available upon request. 

 

About you:

We are looking for excellent team players and communicators who can work on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail.  In addition we would like:

Demonstrate an understanding of standard Operating and Company Procedures, through work as a Production Operator. Numerical, verbal, and literacy skills. Strong manufacturing environment understanding preferably with some previous training experience. Effective communication skills and the ability to convey information accurately and consistently. Passionate and committed to sharing process knowledge to develop and enhance the skills of other employees. IT Literate with practical understanding and good knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of continuous improvement and a practical approach to problem-solving. The ability to plan and to be able to adjust a plan at short notice to align with business needs.

 

How will we recruit?

Review cover letter and CV to review if you have the relevant experience we are looking for.

If successful for interview this will involve: 

Deliver a presentation Interview with Training Leadership Team to assess your experience, skills, and competencies. 

Interviews to be held:

Early December 2024

 

What do we offer?

Training Technician = Starting Salary £ 28,221 + shift allowance