Manual Handling Trainer

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is seeking a Manual Handling Trainer based in Crewe for a permanent, on-site role. The package includes a salary of £32,000–£35,000 per annum, with 24 days holiday and company pension.

You will deliver practical and classroom-based training, conduct inductions, and maintain certification records. Ideal candidates will have a Full UK Driving Licence, warehouse-based training experience, and strong health and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience delivering manual handling training in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience 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 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.

Skills

MHE Trainer

Health & Safety

Training delivery

Communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT MHE Instructor

Manual Handling Instructor

Level 3 Assessor

Job description

Manual Handling Trainer

Location: Crewe

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Days, 12-hour shifts

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.