MHE Training Lead: Safety, Skills & Growth

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd); Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthshield Cash Plan

Discount Perks

22 days holiday increasing to 25

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd) is seeking a Forklift Trainer to deliver and coordinate high‑quality forklift and MHE training across ILG operations in the UK. You will ensure operator competence, maintain records, and support safety compliance.

You will lead inductions, assessments and refresher sessions, coordinate licence expiry reminders and contribute to continuous improvement in training materials and procedures.

Qualifications

• Qualified across multiple truck types including Reach, Counterbalance, Bendi, VNA, PPT and LLOP.
• Experience delivering forklift or MHE training within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment.
• Accredited Forklift Instructor qualification (RTITB/ITSSAR/NPORS or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Deliver forklift and MHE training, assessments and refresher programmes to operators across the business.
• Conduct practical and theoretical assessments to ensure operator competence.
• Provide induction training for new starters relating to MHE operation and warehouse safety.
• Maintain training records, certification documentation and competency matrices with Learning & Development Team.
• Monitor licence expiry dates and coordinate refresher training requirements.
• Carry out workplace observations and coaching to reinforce safe practices.
• Support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses and identify training needs.
• Ensure training activities comply with legislation, company policies and accreditation standards.
• Develop and update training materials, guides and procedures.
• Support Safe Systems of Work and risk assessments for MHE activities.
• Provide updates to Compensation & Benefits Team regarding course completions and licences.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Presentation

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR/NPORS Forklift Instructor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Learning management platforms

Job description

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd) is seeking a Forklift Trainer to deliver and coordinate high‑quality forklift and MHE training across ILG operations in the UK. You will ensure operator competence, maintain records, and support safety compliance.

You will lead inductions, assessments and refresher sessions, coordinate licence expiry reminders and contribute to continuous improvement in training materials and procedures.