MHE Trainer & Skills Development Lead

Ascott Transport Limited; Tideswell CP; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ATL Warehousing & Distribution at Foston Park, Derby, is looking for an experienced MHE Trainer to lead the site training function. You will deliver operator training across Counterbalance, VNA, PPT and other equipment, maintain compliance with HSE ACOP L117 and PUWER, and coach teams to build a skilled, safety-focused workforce.

You will manage training records, licences and authorisations, deliver inductions, support safety investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current accredited MHE Instructor qualification (RTITB, ITSSAR or AITT).
• Instructor categories covering Counterbalance, PPT and VNA, or willing to gain additional instructor qualifications.
• Experience delivering MHE training within warehouse, logistics or distribution.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Excel.
• Excellent communication, coaching and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage training schedules around operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver novice, conversion and refresher MHE training for Counterbalance, VNA, PPT and related equipment.
• Manage training records, licences and MHE authorisations with audit-ready documentation.
• Conduct operator assessments and refresher evaluations to maintain competence.
• Support investigations, risk assessments and safe systems of work and promote safety culture.

Skills

MHE training delivery

Coaching

Assessment

Safety culture

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR/AITT instructor qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

ATL Warehousing & Distribution at Foston Park, Derby, is looking for an experienced MHE Trainer to lead the site training function. You will deliver operator training across Counterbalance, VNA, PPT and other equipment, maintain compliance with HSE ACOP L117 and PUWER, and coach teams to build a skilled, safety-focused workforce.

You will manage training records, licences and authorisations, deliver inductions, support safety investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement.