Manual Handling Trainer

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Basford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday

Employee wellbeing support initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is partnering with a busy logistics operation in Crewe to recruit an experienced Manual Handling Trainer. The role focuses on delivering practical and classroom-based training, inductions for new starters, and certifying colleagues on MHE equipment.

The position is permanent, with a salary of £32,000–£35,000 per year, day shifts, and benefits including a company pension, 24 days holiday, wellbeing support, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience operating Manual Handling Trainer in warehouse or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training sessions.
• Conduct inductions for new starters and temporary staff.
• Train, assess, and recertify colleagues on MHE equipment.
• Support and promote health and safety compliance across the site.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR and Health & Safety teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational performance.
• Ensure all mandatory training requirements are completed.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Training delivery & coaching

Health & safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Manual Handling Trainer experience

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR/AITT MHE Instructor qualification

Manual Handling Instructor qualification

Level 3 Assessor qualification

Job description

Manual Handling Trainer

Location: Crewe
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Days, 12-hour shifts

Our client is seeking an experienced Manual Handling Trainer to join their busy logistics operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Manual Handling Instructor, or someone who has previously held an instructor qualification and is looking to return to a training-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training sessions.
• Conduct inductions for new starters and temporary staff.
• Train, assess, and re-certify colleagues on MHE equipment.
• Support and promote health and safety compliance across the site.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Health & Safety teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational performance.
• Ensure all mandatory training requirements are completed.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience operating Manual Handling Trainer within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• RTITB, ITSSAR, or AITT MHE Instructor qualification.
• Manual Handling Instructor qualification.
• Level 3 Assessor qualification (or equivalent).

Candidates whose instructor qualification has lapsed are encouraged to apply, as support may be available to help the right individual regain certification.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum.
• Permanent employment.
• 24 days holiday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support initiatives.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.