Trainer / Technical Writer

Trainer / SOP Writer (Standard Operating Procedure) (Experienced or Potential Graduate Opportunity) - Oldham Based (12 months may become permanent) Park Cakes is a c£280 million business which supplies cake and desserts…

Pay rate £26,000 – £28,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 August 2026

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circa £26k-£28k

Trainer / SOP Writer (Standard Operating Procedure)
(Experienced or Potential Graduate Opportunity) - Oldham Based (12 months may become permanent)
Park Cakes is a c£280 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are two sites both based in the North West at Oldham and Bolton.
Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers.
This role is a hands-on role working at our factory as part of the Training team.
Example Accountabilities
* Write Standard Operating Procedures for the Bakery
* Gather information by interviewing operatives and managers on how processes/machinery works including photographs and write SOP's for training
* Load up SOP's to systems and chase sign off from departments
* Keep accurate records for individual Bakeries on what SOP's are outstanding/in process
* Conduct audits with departments to assess outstanding work required and action any shortfalls
* Training and sign off operatives for SOP's
* Assist in Training Activities
* Ad hoc duties to support the HR & Training Team
Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate would have the following attributes although we would also accept applications from graduates with some work experience keen to progress a career in training/manufacturing:
* Experience of working in a factory environment / warehouse environment is preferable but not essential
* An enthusiastic and tenacious nature
* Good organisational & time management skills
* A customer focused approach and the ability to communicate & influence across a variety all levels
Hours: Can be variable to suit the candidate, normal start times are can be as early as 6am and as late as 8am but training will need to be delivered across all manufacturing shift patterns e.g 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm so candidates will need to be flexible on start and finish times on occasion.
Package: Salary is circa £26k - £28k + 25 days holiday a year and 8 statutory holiday, Money purchase pension scheme with 4% contribution of salary
To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days.
Keywords: Food Manufacturing Technical Author Operations Process Documentation Specialist Writer Training and Development Technical Lead Coordinator Manchester Learning and Development Human Resources Training

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