Operational/MHE Trainer - nights

Deutsche Post; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% employer)

10+ annual leave? (as per benefits)

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in East Midlands Gateway, Derby, is seeking an experienced Operational/MHE Trainer to develop colleagues, promote safe practices, and ensure high standards of MHE operation. The role focuses on delivering training across Reach Truck, Counterbalance, PPT, and related equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and record-keeping.

Ideal candidates will have prior MHE training experience in warehousing, an accredited MHE Instructor qualification, and excellent coaching and

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering MHE training within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Accredited MHE Instructor qualification (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering MHE training on equipment including Reach Truck, Counterbalance, PPT, LLOP and site equipment.
• Conducting refresher training, familiarisation training, and conversion courses.
• Assessing operator competency and maintaining training records.
• Supporting site compliance through audits and observations.
• Investigating MHE-related incidents and identifying training requirements.
• Coaching and developing colleagues to improve performance and safety standards.
• Supporting site inductions and other training activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Health & safety knowledge

Training delivery

Education

RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT accredited MHE Instructor qualification

Tools

Reach Truck

Counterbalance

PPT

LLOP

Job description

Pay Rate: £27,907 - £29,444.87

Grade: RCS O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Working 4 on, 4 off - 6:30pm-6:30am

Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

At DHL Supply Chain, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Operational/MHE Trainer to join our operation, helping to develop our colleagues, promote safe working practices, and ensure the highest standards of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operation across the site.

If you have a passion for training, coaching, and creating a safe working environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Delivering MHE training on a range of equipment including Reach Truck, Counterbalance, PPT, LLOP and other site-specific equipment
• Conducting refresher training, familiarisation training, and conversion courses
• Assessing operator competency and maintaining accurate training records
• Supporting site compliance through regular audits and observations
• Investigating MHE-related incidents and identifying training requirements
• Coaching and developing colleagues to improve performance and safety standards
• Supporting site inductions and other operational training activities when required

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience delivering MHE training within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Accredited MHE Instructor qualification (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and health & safety requirements
• Experience training on Reach Truck and Counterbalance equipment as a minimum
• Excellent communication and coaching skills

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we are all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

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