MHE Trainer

Flair Rugs; Glossop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Flair Rugs, a long-established UK company, is seeking an experienced MHE Trainer in Facilities to deliver high-quality, compliant training on Material Handling Equipment for our warehouse team. You will ensure operators meet required standards, maintain safety, and support continuous improvement on site.

Based at Flair Rugs, you will build training records, induct new colleagues, and promote a culture of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience operating warehouse MHE and understanding of warehouse/logistics.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures and training record keeping.
• Ability to assess operator competence and to report training data.
• Proficient written and verbal communication; English required.
• Hold accredited MHE instructor qualifications (RTITB/ITSSAR/AITT/NPORS).
• Current operator certifications for trained MHE categories.
• Up-to-date with UK health and safety legislation relevant to workplace transport.
• Authorized to deliver operator training per accrediting body requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compliant MHE training to warehouse staff.
• Ensure operators meet required standards and stay compliant with legislation and policies.
• Develop employee competence and promote a safe safety culture.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and documentation.
• Provide induction for new colleagues and support continued training.
• Suggest improvements and new training programs.
• Support and guidance to new employees.

Skills

MHE operation experience

Warehouse operations

Safe operating procedures

Assess operator competence

Training records

Training data reporting

Communication skills

MHE Instructor qualification

Operator certification

UK health and safety laws

Training delivery authorization

Education

Accredited MHE Instructor qualification

Operator certification in MHE

Job description

At Flair Rugs, we've been bringing rooms and people together since 1984. What started as a family business has grown into a multi award-winning international company, designing and supplying beautiful rugs to homes and retailers across the UK and Europe. Our purpose is simple: to create rugs that help make a house feel like home.

We're proud of our family values and the culture we've built around them. Collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence, ownership, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are passionate, supportive, and always looking for ways to do things better, whether that's developing innovative new designs, delivering outstanding service, or making a positive impact within our communities.

With over 40 years of experience, in-house design expertise, global partnerships, and a growing international presence, we're ambitious about the future while staying true to the values that have made us successful. If you're looking to join a business where your contribution matters, your ideas are valued, and you'll be part of a team that genuinely feels like family, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: MHE Trainer

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities, H&S and Training Manager

This job profile outlines your role and what you are expected to achieve, always underpinned by the values which shape our behaviour at Flair.

This profile will be used in 1-2-1’s, when discussing your career path and as otherwise needed to support you in your role and your development.

The Warehouse MHE In-House Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant, and engaging training on Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to warehouse colleagues.

Main Responsibilities:

• The role ensures all operators are trained to the required standards, remain compliant with legislation and company policies, and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• The trainer will support operational excellence by developing employee competence, promoting a strong safety culture, and continually improving training standards across the site.
• Focus on prevention by keeping up to date with equipment and employee training
• Participate in continued training & development
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all training activities, including, training records, and compliance certifications
• Training on MHE equipment as planned by WMT & Facilities Manager
• Induction of new colleagues as per the agreed process
• Suggest improvements or new programs
• Provide support and guidance to new employees

Job Skills

• Extensive experience operating warehouse Material Handling Equipment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics.
• Thorough knowledge of safe operating procedures.
• Ability to assess operator competence fairly and consistently.
• Experience developing and maintaining training records.
• Ability to produce reports and analyse training data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accredited MHE Instructor qualification from a recognised accrediting body (for example RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS where appropriate).
• Current operator certification for the MHE categories they are authorised to instruct.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation relating to workplace transport and warehouse operations.
• Full authorisation to deliver operator training on behalf of the employer in accordance with the accrediting body's requirements.

What success looks like:

• All activities completed on time and in full
• Works as a Team player
• Assist in creating a culture of learning
• Well prepared and continuously trained work force
• Documentation and compliance readiness for audits and continuity planning
• 100% training compliance across all MHE operators.
• Refresher training completed before expiry dates.
• Reduction in MHE-related incidents and near misses.
• Positive trainee feedback.
• High first-time assessment pass rates while maintaining assessment integrity.
• Accurate and up-to-date training records.
• Reduction in equipment damage caused by operator error.
• Improved operator productivity following training interventions.