MHE Trainer & Safety Coach

Wickes; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days holiday

Enhanced Pension

MHE Instructor qualification training

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Colleague discount

Discount platform

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Wickes is seeking an experienced Warehouse MHE Trainer to deliver practical and theoretical training on safe operation of Counterbalance and Reach trucks across its warehouse network. You will certify operators, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting safety improvements.

The role requires 5+ years operating MHE, valid licences, and a proactive, coaching approach. Expect shift work across AM/PM/Nights with travel between Wickes sites.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities and mentoring or coaching experience.
• Proven experience delivering practical and theoretical training.
• Experience maintaining training records and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of MHE operations, risk assessments, and workplace safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive training on safe use of MHE (Counterbalance and Reach trucks).
• Conduct assessments to certify operators and maintain training records.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and report unsafe practices.
• Develop and update training materials reflecting industry best practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with site management to align training with business objectives.
• Travel to multiple sites to provide training across shifts.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Training delivery

Safety awareness

IT proficiency

Education

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Wickes is seeking an experienced Warehouse MHE Trainer to deliver practical and theoretical training on safe operation of Counterbalance and Reach trucks across its warehouse network. You will certify operators, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting safety improvements.

The role requires 5+ years operating MHE, valid licences, and a proactive, coaching approach. Expect shift work across AM/PM/Nights with travel between Wickes sites.