Manual Handling Trainer

KPI Recruiting Ltd; England; 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 Ltd is hiring a Manual Handling Trainer in Crewe to deliver practical and classroom-based training, run inductions for new staff, and certifiy colleagues on MHE equipment. The role requires strong health and safety knowledge and excellent communication skills.

The position is permanent with dayshift patterns alongside 12-hour shifts, offering a salary of up to £35,000 per year and a commitment to ongoing development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Driving Licence

Manual Handling Trainer experience

Health and safety knowledge

Training/Coaching

Communication skills

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.