Job Description

Do you want to be part of a business that inspires its staff to develop and learn, to healthily challenge the norm and welcomes new ideas? Look no further....

Haygrove is looking for a Packhouse Trainer and System Controller to play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and compliance within the packhouse. Reporting directly to the Packhouse Manager, this role is responsible for developing and delivering effective training programs tailored to individual roles, evaluating staff performance, and fostering continuous improvement across all teams. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food compliance, the role involves updating training materials, conducting toolbox talks, and maintaining up-to-date documentation. The individual also supports audits, performs self-assessments, manages PPE distribution, and oversees pest control procedures.

Key accountabilities of the role

Training Delivery & Development

Deliver individual and group training sessions in line with the Packhouse and Driscoll's manuals. Develop, review, and update training materials, including PowerPoint presentations and checklists. Conduct retraining sessions to address skill gaps or non-conformance

Performance Monitoring & Support

Monitor and assess staff performance against set targets and training objectives. Provide feedback to team leaders and managers regarding underperformance or training needs. Guide team members to ensure understanding and adherence to procedures.

Compliance & Safety Management

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety procedures. Conduct risk assessments, participate in site self-audits, and address non-conformances. Maintain and update documentation related to safety protocols and Packhouse compliance.

Operational Systems & Documentation

Oversee completion and accuracy of operational systems (e.g., T100 tasks). Maintain up-to-date Packhouse manuals, processes, and procedures. Manage pest control documentation and close out Ecolab recommendations. Lead toolbox talks and communicate changes in processes or procedures.

Communication & Collaboration

Translate information for staff when necessary to support understanding. Participate in daily meetings and collaborate across departments to maintain smooth operations.

Visitor Engagement & Induction

Conduct Packhouse tours and explain operational processes to visitors or new staff. Support onboarding through clear explanation of expectations and safety procedures.

Resource & Stock Management

Issue and manage stock of PPE for staff. Ensure resources needed for training and safety are available and properly recorded.

Flexibility & Multi-role Support

Provide cover for various roles including admin, QA, intake, and QC when required. Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and priorities.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and forward-thinking, with a keen eye for detail. Consistently energetic with an ability to inspire and uplift other team members. Able to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented culture. Committed to continuous improvement and adapting to evolving business needs. Flexible and resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities Have the practical intelligence to find solutions to problems, efficiently and effectively An ability to maintain a modest approach, and always willing to learn. Be highly emotionally intelligent having the aptitude to work within a multi-cultural, diverse and exciting business. Be proactive in addressing issues and keeping the production line running smoothly

Experience

Previous experience in designing and delivering training programs, ideally in a production, agricultural, or packhouse environment. Knowledge of training evaluation methods and tools (e.g., training checklists, performance tracking). Experience assessing worker performance and identifying skill gaps. Ability to manage a team and foster a collaborative working environment. Knowledge of hygiene, health, and safety standards. Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

The business:

Founded in 1987 by the Chairperson, Angus Davison, Haygrove is a profitable 100m+ business with cherry and berry farming enterprises in the UK, South Africa, China and Portugal. The business also has 'Growing Systems' equipment sale subsidiaries in Germany, USA, Mexico, South Africa , Poland, China and further afield, with sales in over 40 countries.

Listed in 2011 as in the 'Fastest 500' companies in the EU in terms of growing employment; in 2012 in the Sunday Times 'Fastest growing in international sales in the UK'; and in 2017 as Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Exporter of the Year'; this medium-sized practical business is exciting, complex, and in a fast fresh industry. Growing at 20-30% pa and with international breadth, opportunity in Haygrove is never scarce. It is more likely you will be stretched than bored.

Haygrove selects its people carefully, and works hard to shape roles to individual talents, whilst always living the company values. The business defines success in human terms, constantly seeking to "create opportunities for great people, particularly those who have drawn the short straw" , and measuring its' results across three bottom lines: People, Profit and Planet.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.50-15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person