MHE Trainer

Great Bear; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a qualified MHE Instructor to enhance site Health & Safety protocols and manage comprehensive training programs. This role involves developing training materials, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety within the team. Ideal candidates should possess experience with various MHE types and have strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Retirement scheme with contributions

Life assurance (x2 salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition programs

Discounts through benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience with MHE types like Reach, Counterbalance, and VNA.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility for varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Health & Safety culture and training.
• Support risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Manage MHE training and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

ITSAR or RTITB Instructor qualification

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

1. Effectively leading the site Health & Safety culture.
2. Completing / supporting site inductions of MHE / Manual Handling.
3. Supporting the Risk Assessment (RA) / Safe Working Practices (SWP) completion with the nominated person(s).
4. Providing a consistently high level of technical skills training to support the operations area through various delivery methods.
5. Working as part of a close team ensuring all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy.
6. Developing a site skills matrix for all MHE training and ensuring refresher training is completed within specified time frames.
7. Managing the number of MHE operators to minimize skill fade and risks from inexperienced and infrequent users.
8. Ensuring ongoing competence of all MHE operators through refresher training, workplace assessments, and additional training following unsafe practices or incidents.
9. Assisting in investigating on-site and MHE-related incidents/accidents.
10. Maintaining a proactive approach to reduce risks from MHE operations and developing learning from experience briefings.
11. Creating Safe System of Works and conducting risk assessments for MHE activities.
12. Identifying hazards and implementing control measures to mitigate risks, ensuring training is provided to relevant staff.
13. Reviewing safety audit GAP analysis with site management to ensure completion of all areas.
14. Liaising with operational management to cover all site training requirements across shifts.
15. Participating as part of the Site MHE instructor team to ensure training is completed and recorded per company policy.
16. Contributing as an active member of the wider management team, offering suggestions to improve site safety.
17. Compiling data for KPI and Monthly Reports for management review.

Qualifications

• ITSAR or RTITB Instructor qualification.
• Experience with Reach, Counterbalance, VNA, Pivot Steer (Bendi), and/or PPT.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work different shifts for training coverage.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and employee development. Our benefits include:

• Competitive annual leave.
• Retirement scheme with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life assurance (x2 salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Eye care vouchers and discounts.
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards.
• Discounts through our benefits platform.

If you meet the requirements and are interested, please apply now to join our #WinningTeam!