MHE Training Assessor & FLT Instructor (Solihull)

Rapier; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier is recruiting an experienced MHE Training Assessor / Instructor for our automotive manufacturing logistics client in Solihull. This is ongoing agency work with potential to become permanent.

You will lead site inductions on MHE and manual handling, deliver competent training, record all activities, support risk assessments, and drive improvements while working rotating AM/PM/Nights shifts and Mon-Fri days.

Qualifications

• AITT or RTITB Category 1 Accredited Instructor/Examiner Licence (essential).
• FLT licences covering Reach, Counterbalance, and PPT (essential).
• Strong attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across site operations.
• Deliver and support site inductions covering MHE and manual handling.
• Assist with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work with stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality technical training to support operational teams.
• Ensure all training is completed, recorded, and compliant with policies.
• Develop and maintain site skills matrix to track operator competence.
• Monitor and manage MHE operator numbers to reduce risk from inexperience.
• Maintain operator competence through refresher training and assessments.
• Support investigations into MHE-related incidents and incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Flexible scheduling

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Willing to rotate shifts

Education

AITT or RTITB Category 1 Accredited Instructor/Examiner Licence

FLT licences (Reach, Counterbalance, PPT)

Job description

Rapier is recruiting an experienced MHE Training Assessor / Instructor for our automotive manufacturing logistics client in Solihull. This is ongoing agency work with potential to become permanent.

You will lead site inductions on MHE and manual handling, deliver competent training, record all activities, support risk assessments, and drive improvements while working rotating AM/PM/Nights shifts and Mon-Fri days.