Job Description

Operational Trainer - Logistics

Location: Crick, Northamptonshire

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Day Shift (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)

Join the UK's leading pet food manufacturer and help shape the future of training at Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN).

We are looking for a passionate and organised

Operational Trainer

to support our Logistics teams in delivering high-quality, consistent performance across our operations. You'll play a key role in onboarding new starters, delivering capability training, maintaining training records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct capability assessments and confirm competency of logistics colleagues. Deliver hands-on training and support for colleagues needing additional development. Collaborate with Area Managers, ASLs, and Team Leaders to identify training needs. Maintain and update skills matrices and training records to audit-ready standards. Support the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Deliver refresher training and ensure compliance with operational standards. Contribute to new process introductions, trials, and improvement initiatives. Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt programs based on feedback.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in training, coaching, or buddying within a Logistics environment. Knowledge of Logistics processes and a passion for driving quality. Strong organisational and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). A 'Train the Trainer' and/or Assessor qualification (or willingness to work toward). Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Working Hours:

Day Shift:

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

These will be your core hours however flexibility will be required to ensure all our Logistics team are trained across our 3 shifts. Days, lates and nights.

Why join us

Salary: Competitive plus 10% annual company bonus (conditional on performance). Benefits include: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Generous pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8% (salary sacrifice scheme) Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity/pawreavement leave Flexible benefits (cycle to work, nursery support, dental insurance, etc.) Free parking, EV charging, discounted pet food, free hot drinks
Dog-friendly workplace



At IPN, you'll join a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a real impact in the fast-growing D2C pet food sector, we'd love to hear from you.