MHE Training & Safety Leader

Iron Mountain; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Health, retirement plans

Learning & growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a dedicated Material Handling Equipment Training Manager to join our Warehouse / Operations team. You’ll lead high-quality MHE instruction, ensure competency, and drive a culture of safety across the site.

Responsibilities include designing courses for all MHE types, conducting competency evaluations, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with leadership to close skills gaps while prioritising regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment with demonstrated MHE instructional delivery.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER), warehouse risk assessments, and safe operating procedures.
• Current, valid RTITB or ITSSAR Instructor / Assessor accreditation.
• Exceptional communication and coaching skills to effectively mentor diverse operational teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills for accurate compliance record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive training: Execute initial, refresher, and conversion courses across all MHE types, including counterbalance, reach trucks, PPTs, and order pickers.
• Assess and authorise operators: Conduct objective competency evaluations, provide coaching, and issue operational licenses aligned with site regulations.
• Manage compliance and records: Maintain audit-ready training matrices and proactively schedule timely refresher training in line with RTITB/ITSSAR standards, PUWER, and LOLER.
• Drive safety leadership: Investigate MHE-related incidents or near-misses alongside management, delivering targeted retraining to mitigate future risks and equipment damage.
• Optimise onboarding and skill development: Partner with Shift Leaders and the Operations Manager to identify skills gaps and streamline operator upskilling processes.

Skills

MHE instruction delivery

Warehousing experience

UK health & safety knowledge

Accreditation: RTITB/ITSSAR

Coaching & communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking a dedicated Material Handling Equipment Training Manager to join our Warehouse / Operations team. You’ll lead high-quality MHE instruction, ensure competency, and drive a culture of safety across the site.

Responsibilities include designing courses for all MHE types, conducting competency evaluations, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with leadership to close skills gaps while prioritising regulatory compliance and operational excellence.