About Keelings
Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.
Purpose of the Role:
The Operations Trainer builds colleagues' operational capability through structured training, coaching
and assessment, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery & Capability Development
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Deliver induction, onboarding and operational training for new and existing colleagues.
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Coach and assess colleagues against SOPs, work instructions and competency requirements.
Skilled Operations Colleagues (all levels)
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Train and validate colleagues in safe, effective and consistent operational practices.
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Support performance on efficiency, quality, changeovers, checks and basic troubleshooting.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
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Ensure training supports food safety, quality, health & safety and company standards.
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Maintain audit-ready training and competency records.
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Responsible for food safety, quality and integrity in your role specific tasks incl. assessment of
Critical Control Point verification, accuracy checks (Metal Detection) and Checkweigher (LOMA) - product weight verification checks (incl setting / maintaining the programmes) where required.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
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Work with leaders and SMEs to identify training needs and improve performance.
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Support updates to procedures, materials and best practice standards.
Documentation & Record Management
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Maintain training plans, records, matrices and competency documentation.
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Report on training completion, competence and capability gaps.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Operational experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, food production or FMCG.
Experience delivering training, coaching or skills development.
Strong communication, planning, organisation and record-keeping skills - fluent English is required
Good understanding of operational, health & safety, food safety and quality standards.
Desirable
Confident using Microsoft Office and adapting to operational needs.
Train the Trainer (QQI level 6)
Forklift Instructor
Working arrangements
- Based across operational areas including production, warehouse and packing.
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Flexibility required across shifts, departments and training needs.
Benefits:
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Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
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Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
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Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week
Keelings Values
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People Matter
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Teamwork
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Integrity
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Passion for Achievement
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]
Recruitment Process
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1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
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2. Phone Screening
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3. 1st Interview
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4. 2nd Interview
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5. Outcome & Feedback
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/
