Technical Skills Trainer at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• Drive the development of technical capability across the factory by delivering training, coaching and skills development programmes for Operators, Artisans, Technicians and Apprentices, while supporting safety, operational excellence, technical talent development and the effective management of training facilities and resources.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Technical Training & Capability Building

• Deliver engineering technical training across mechanical and electrical disciplines, using a coaching and mentoring approach
• Develop engaging training materials and maintain accurate training records
• Build and enhance on-site technical capability for Technical Operators, Machine Specialists, ICE Technicians, and Artisans

Training Strategy & Execution

• Execute the site training strategy and drive associated action plans to address technical capability and development needs
• Maintain and update the Technical Skills Matrix and assessment records
• Capture and track all training activities on the LMS platform
• Support the population of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ATR), and BBBEE training spend tracking

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure site compliance with training standards, including the development of training and assessment tools
• Maintain accurate training documentation and reporting processes

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Promote a strong understanding of workplace hazards and ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures
• Embed sustainability into training by supporting reduction of environmental impact (utilities, waste, chemicals)
• Ensure technical capability across the site supports and protects quality standards

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a technical leader, promoting high-performing teams and linking technical skills with leadership behaviours (communication, integrity, accountability)
• Lead engineering capability improvement through strong technical expertise and problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct regular technical skills assessments and audits
• Identify capability gaps and implement targeted development and coaching interventions
• Drive capability improvements aligned to site priorities and support loss elimination initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years’ experience in Factory Training within a technical, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
• N6/ National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Accredited or Working towards Assessor, Facilitator and Material design and development would be advantageous
• WCM/TPM/ Lean Manufacturing/ Continuous Improvement mind set.
• Solid experience identifying training gaps and implementing training programs
• Proficient with leading training agendas and leading Learnerships/ Proven track record of impact of focused Programme and Development
• Proven expertise in mechanical systems (mechanisms, motion, condition-based monitoring, materials, and tribology)
• Strong knowledge of process engineering equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, vessels, agitators)
• Hands-on experience with installation and replacement of major electrical components (motors, switch/control gear)

SKILLS

• Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to plan proactively and develop forward-looking strategies
• Business Performance Optimization: Drive efficiency and continuous improvement to enhance overall business performance
• Analytical Problem Solving: Analyze complex issues and implement effective, data-driven solutions
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across key stakeholders
• Integrity & Ethics: Uphold high standards of professionalism, compliance, and business ethics
• Strong coaching and communication skills