Manual Handling Trainer (Nights)

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Night shift pattern

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Job summary

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd is seeking an experienced Manual Handling Trainer to join a busy Crewe operation. The role focuses on developing colleagues, promoting safe working practices and supporting operational excellence in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include delivering practical and classroom-based training, inductions, MHE operator certification, and maintaining training records. The position is permanent with a night shift pattern and £33,550 salary.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience operating MHE in warehouse/logistics.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience delivering practical training and coaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training sessions.
• Induct new starters and temporary workers.
• Train, assess and recertify MHE operators.
• Promote high health and safety standards.
• Maintain training records and certification documentation.
• Liaise with operations, HR and Health & Safety teams.
• Identify ways to improve training effectiveness and performance.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed across the shift.

Skills

Driving licence

MHE experience

Health & safety

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR/AITT MHE Instructor

Manual Handling Instructor

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence

Job description

Manual Handling Trainer

Permanent | Upto £36,000 per annum| Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Crewe

Our client is seeking an experienced Manual Handling Trainerto join their busy logistics operation in Crewe. This is an excellent opportunity for an established MHE Instructor or an experienced trainer looking to return to a training-focused role.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing colleagues, promoting safe working practices, and supporting operational excellence across a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based training sessions
• Conduct inductions for new starters and temporary workers
• Train, assess and re-certify MHE operators
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
• Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation
• Liaise with Operational, HR and Health & Safety teams
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational performance
• Ensure all mandatory training requirements are completed across the shift

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience operating MHE within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Experience delivering practical training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals with different learning styles

Preferred Qualifications:

• RTITB, ITSSAR or AITT MHE Instructor qualification
• Manual Handling Instructor qualification
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment
• Previous instructor qualifications that may have expired but can be refreshed
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills

What's on Offer

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary of £33,550
• Night shift pattern working 12-hour shifts
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on employee development and site safety
• Ongoing training and development opportunities