Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you’ll be doing: We are looking for a passionate and driven Learning Associate to join our site team and help deliver a high-quality learning experience across the business. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where you will support both compliance and development, helping employees build the skills, confidence and capability they need to succeed. You will play a key part in bringing learning to life – delivering engaging training, supporting on-the-job development, and working closely with teams across site. Role accountabilities: <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting and maintaining compliance across site, in line with business and customer standards</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Delivering engaging training on the shop floor, in classrooms and through digital platforms</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identifying learning needs and coordinating training to support site performance</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Working closely with Team Leaders and departments to ensure learning is relevant and timely</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting “train the trainer” activity to create consistent, high-quality onboarding and development</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assessing competence in key areas (including SOPs and CCPs)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Using data and insight to track progress and improve learning outcomes</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting problem-solving and root cause analysis when issues arise </li> </ul> What we’re looking for: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A genuine passion for Learning & Development and helping others grow</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work at pace and adapt in a busy, changing environment</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A proactive, solutions-focused mindset</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Attention to detail and a drive to continuously improve</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Some experience or exposure to food manufacturing (desirable)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Willingness to travel if required</li> </ul> What you’ll get in return: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Competitive salary and job-related benefits</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Holidays</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Competitive matched pension contributions</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Life insurance up to 4x salary</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Company share save scheme</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Greencore Qualifications</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:6.0px">Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies</li> </ul> <div> Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. </div> <div> We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date. #CVL #LI-NH1 </div>

Learning Associate (Tilmanstone, GB, CT15 4NL) @ BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED

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