Associate Lift Truck Instructor

Peta Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance assignments

Nationwide contracts support

Ongoing work opportunities

Administration support

Association with a respected training"

Job summary

PETA Ltd is seeking experienced Fork Lift Instructors to join its freelance associate network. You will deliver high-quality forklift operator training to corporate clients nationwide, including counterbalance and reach truck courses, with practical assessments and theory testing.

Flexibility is key: assignments across the UK, travel and possible overnight stays, and ongoing work supported by an established training team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Fork Lift Truck training
• Current ITSAR, RTITB, NPORS, AITT or equivalent accreditation
• Strong practical knowledge of forklift operations and workplace safety
• Excellent delegate engagement and coaching skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and professionally at customer sites

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality accredited and non-accredited forklift operator training to corporate clients nationwide
• Lead training on counterbalance and reach truck courses
• Conduct practical assessments and theory testing
• Travel across the UK to client sites
• Stay overnight when required

Skills

Fork Lift Truck training

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently

Professional approach

Willingness to travel UK

Education

PTLLS or AET teaching qualification

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Fork Lift Instructor looking for flexible work with a respected national training provider? Join PETA's growing Associate Instructor network and help develop safe, skilled operators across a wide range of industries. With flexible assignments, nationwide opportunities, and the support of an established training team, this is an excellent opportunity to put your expertise to work while enjoying the freedom of freelance delivery.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced Health & Safety training team, you will deliver high-quality accredited and non-accredited forklift operator training courses to corporate clients nationwide.

Training assignments will primarily involve:

• Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck training
• Reach Truck training
• Refresher and conversion training
• Novice and experienced operator instruction
• Practical operator assessments
• Associated theory and practical testing

There may also be opportunities to deliver additional courses such as:

• Pedestrian Stacker Truck training
• Powered Pallet Truck training
• Slinging and Lifting
• Overhead Crane training
• Manual Handling and Plant Safety training

Due to the nationwide nature of our client base, instructors must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and stay overnight where required.

What We're Looking For

To succeed within our associate instructor network, you will need excellent communication skills, a professional approach, and the ability to deliver engaging and effective practical training.

Applicants should possess:

• Proven experience delivering Fork Lift Truck training
• Current ITSAR, RTITB, NPORS, AITT or equivalent accreditation
• Strong practical operational knowledge of forklift operations and workplace safety
• Excellent delegate engagement and coaching skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and professionally at customer sites

The following would also be advantageous:

• PTLLS, AET or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience delivering overhead crane, slinging and lifting, or plant safety training
• Experience working within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Multiple truck category accreditations

About Us

PETA has over 50 years' experience delivering corporate and apprenticeship training across the UK.

Why Work with PETA?

As part of our freelance associate network, you will benefit from:

• Flexible freelance assignments
• Opportunities to support nationwide contracts
• Ongoing work opportunities
• Support from an experienced administration and management team
• Association with a respected and established training provider

Additional Information

This is a freelance/self-employed opportunity with work offered on an assignment basis.

Applicants must be willing to travel nationwide and stay overnight where required to support client delivery.

Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are looking for staff who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements and will be subject to a DBS check.