FLT Trainer

Rapier; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier is recruiting an experienced MHE Training Assessor / Instructor for our Solihull client footprint. The role involves leading health and safety training and delivering inductions for MHE and manual handling across both permanent and agency staff.

You will support risk assessments, develop a site skills matrix, and manage operator numbers to minimize risk. The position requires AITT/RTITB Category 1 Licence and appropriate FLT qualifications, with rotating shifts and ongoing agency work.

Qualifications

• Must hold AITT or RTITB Category 1 Accredited Instructor/Examiner Licence.
• FLT licences covering Reach, Counterbalance, and PPT are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across site operations.
• Deliver and support site inductions covering MHE and manual handling for all staff.
• Assist with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work with stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality technical training to support operational teams.
• Ensure all training is completed, accurately recorded, and compliant with company policies.
• Develop and maintain a site skills matrix to track operator competence.
• Monitor and manage MHE operator numbers to reduce risk.
• Maintain operator competence through refresher training and workplace assessments.
• Support investigations into MHE-related incidents and provide guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement by delivering learning from experience briefings.

Skills

Health & Safety

Training delivery

Attention to detail

Education

AITT or RTITB Category 1 Licence

Tools

Reach FLT

Counterbalance FLT

PPT FLT

Job description

MHE Training Assessor / Instructor - Solihull

Pay Details: £19.89 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Hours of work:
Rotating shifts:
AM -
PM -
Nights - (Mon-Thu only)

Days of work:
Mon-Fri (Mon-Thu for night shift)

Duration:
Ongoing agency work

We are recruiting experienced, qualified MHE Assessors/Instructors for our automotive manufacturing logistics client in Solihull.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across site operations, ensuring it remains the top priority
• Deliver and support site inductions covering MHE (Material Handling Equipment) and manual handling for all permanent and agency staff
• Assist with Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality technical training to support operational teams using a variety of methods
• Ensure all training is completed, accurately recorded, and compliant with company policies
• Develop and maintain a site skills matrix to track operator competence and identify training needs
• Monitor and manage MHE operator numbers to reduce risk associated with inexperienced or infrequent users
• Maintain operator competence through refresher training, workplace assessments, and follow-up training where unsafe practices or incidents are identified
• Support investigations into MHE-related incidents and accidents, providing guidance and recommendations
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying risks and delivering learning from experience briefings to prevent reoccurrence

Requirements

• AITT or RTITB Category 1 Accredited Instructor/Examiner Licence (essential)
• FLT licences covering Reach, Counterbalance, and PPT (essential)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to work and shift patterns
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

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