# Group Training Manager

> Kepak Group · Kirkham, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-01

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Human Resources

## Description

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion For Food & Teamwork.

Kepak is one of the UK & Ireland leading food processing companies operating 14 manufacturing sites across the UK & Ireland with a core focus on meat and protein-based products, our turnover is approximately €2 billion annually. Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality food products, we approx. 4,500 people supporting our mission to innovate and excel in the food industry, providing exceptional service and value to our stakeholders.

**As Group Training Manager you will shape how those in our operational roles learn, develop, and perform.**

In this newly created role, we’re looking for a **Group Training Manager** to define and lead a high-impact, group-wide training strategy across our operational sites throughout the UK and Ireland. This is a key role focused on creating consistent, high-quality training that goes beyond compliance — driving real capability, behavioral change, and performance.

**Location: Kepak operate a hybrid working model. This role can be based at either our Kirkham or Merthyr sites but will require regular travel to our sites throughout the UK and Ireland.**

### **What you’ll do**

-   **Set the standard**: Build and own a best-in-class training framework covering compliance, SOPs, and operational capability
-   **Drive real learning**: Shift training from to measurable competence, embedding observation, verification and manager accountability
-   **Lead training systems**: Own and optimise our LMS — from governance and learning pathways to reporting and audit readiness
-   **Raise the bar on content**: Define clear, simple, effective SOP and training standards across the group
-   **Influence at all levels**: Partner with senior leaders across operations, quality, H&S, and HR to align training with business priorities
-   **Develop trainers**: Coach and upskill site-based training teams to deliver engaging, effective learning
-   **Optimise external training**: Standardise suppliers, reduce duplication, and maximise value
-   **Continuously improve**: Use data, audits, and insight to refine and evolve training across the business

### **What success looks like**

-   Consistent training standards across all sites
-   Improved competency and reduced errors or incidents
-   High-quality, simplified SOPs that support safe, efficient operations
-   Strong, capable site training teams delivering impactful learning

## Requirements

### **What you’ll bring**

-   Experience in training within a **regulated environment** (manufacturing/FMCG/food essential)
-   Proven ability to **design and implement training frameworks**, not just delivering training
-   Strong knowledge of **compliance, SOPs, and audit readiness**
-   Experience managing or governing an **LMS**
-   Excellent **coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills**
-   A passion for turning training into **real performance outcomes**

## Benefits

**What can we offer you?**

-   **Company Pension**
-   **Further Education support**
-   **Employee Discount Platform -** All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
-   **Bike to Work Scheme -** You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
-   **Long Service Awards -** We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
-   **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program -** help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
-   **Corporate gym membership** at Ribby Hall Village

**Kepak is an equal opportunities employer**

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