Manual Handling Instructor

Quest Employment; Blaby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Night-Shift Manual Handling Equipment Trainer in Blaby. The role includes delivering training, supporting operational tasks, and ensuring compliance with training certifications. Ideal candidates should possess a valid forklift license and have a strong foundational education in English and Maths. Flexible availability for training sessions is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid forklift license.
• Training certificate for MHE is required.
• Basic English and Maths Education level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited MHE training programs.
• Manage and control the training matrix for all colleagues.
• Coordinate training schedules with Managers and Team Leaders.

Skills

Basic knowledge of computer

Microsoft Office package programs

Education

Basic English and Maths Education

Training certificate for MHE

Examiners/training course certification

Valid forklift license

Job description

We are working with our long standing client in Leicester to recruit a night-shift Manual Handling Equipment trainer who'll be responsible for the basic and refresher training for Reach Truck and PPT as a minimum.

We require the candidate to have flexible availability to occasionally pick up additional days as required for any necessary training or assessments.

On days where there are no training requirements, the candidate will be required to take part in regular operational tasks such as picking, put-aways, VAS, etc.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, apply now!

Hours: Monday to Friday, 21:30-06:00

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full suite of accredited MHE training (basic & refresher) to include all fleet on site.
• Assist with all aspects of the operational training needs of the business.
• Ensure the relevant authorisation to operate is in place for all trainees.
• Ensure SOPs are up to date and contain relevant information and processes in accordance with current work processes.
• Manage and control the training matrix for all colleagues.
• Archive and upload online all relevant documents from training sessions.
• Lead on the local operations and MHE assessment and training programmes, engaging with the workforce on on-going improvement training.
• Support the Management team with the implementation of operation and MHE training, policies and procedures.
• Create training plans to ensure all permanent, temporary and agency colleagues are refresher trained within appropriate timelines.
• Coordinate with Managers and or Team Leaders to organise training schedules in line with operational requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics, making adjustments as necessary.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of deliveries/shipments, demonstrating best practices for efficiency and safety.
• Process, put away goods, pick and pack goods in a timely manner.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Basic English and Maths Education.
• Training certificate for MHE.
• Examiners/training course certification.
• Basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office package programs.
• Must have a valid forklift license.