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Sam Cope — Training Officer

Name: Sam Cope
Job title: Training Officer
Employer: James T. Blakeman & Co. Ltd.
Qualification: BA(Hons) in Visual Communication
Salary Range: £19,000 - £21,000

What does a Training Officer do?

Ensure that all staff across the site have the correct training for the Machines and area they work in, while making sure all records are in date and sorting the out-of-date records to make sure we, as a business, stay compliant.

How did you end up in this job?

I started with the company working on the factory floor and then showed my interest to move and was offered a part-time position in the training department to help out with a task, this then turned into a fulltime position as the department were impressed with my help and interest in the role.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of pursuing this career?

The food industry is not what you might think it is. It has so many opportunities and ways to develop your skills and knowledge with the addition of progression in so many areas.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Being able to learn new skills and know how most machines and processes work within the factory as well as meeting so many new people.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

I would like to see myself as a senior Manager within the company I am at and pursuing the possibility of going further.