Manufacturing Trainer - MBDA : Job Details

Are you passionate about sharing your manufacturing expertise and shaping the next generation of skilled professionals? We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Trainer to join our team, empowering our workforce through hands-on training, expert guidance, and a commitment to excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are dedicated to fostering growth and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Manufacturing Trainer

Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for an Operations Trainer to join the Training Team, where you will develop and train individuals to internationally recognised standards in a leading edge technology environment. You will be responsible for the control and maintenance of all auditable training documentation and records. .

• Support the effective training, development and ESD co-ordination of Manufacturing personnel
• Provide an awareness of H&S when delivering training, ensuring that Training Activities are carried out in a way that promotes a Safe Working Environment
• Deliver effective skills competency training for our Apprentice population and provide input to the Apprentice Placement Plan and Early Careers Programmes as required 
• Certify and recertify operators to the relevant IPC qualification
• Conduct all in-house training (inc. refreshers & re-certs) to cover TPA requirements
• Generate and maintain records of Training Plans, Scope of Approval Certificates and Skills Matrices
• Ensure smooth operation of Manufacturing training, by requesting training equipment as required

What we're looking for from you:

• Qualifications required (all of the below):
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
• Ideal educational requirements:
  • IPC-A-610 CIT
  • IPC J-STD-001 CIT
  • IPC-A-620 CIT
• Dynamic cabling experience desirable
• Enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable individual able to deal with complex situations
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to self-manage the company training requirements
• Ability to deliver presentation material to supplement training deliverables
• People management skills would be advantageous

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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