Site Trainer with MHE

DHL Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Flexible working options

Pension with employer contribution (8%

Employee contribution 4%

GP consultations 24/7

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a proactive Warehouse Site Trainer at our Trafford Park site in Manchester to deliver engaging training programmes and onboard new starters. The role focuses on developing employee skills, maintaining training compliance, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the operation.

You will train and assess colleagues on MHE operations, including Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Scissor Lift, HLOP and PPT, and support ongoing upskilling through

Qualifications

• Experience training and assessing warehouse operatives on MHE; Counterbalance and Reach Truck qualifications essential.
• ITSSAR or RTITB accredited trainer; Scissor Lift, HLOP and PPT qualifications highly desirable.
• Experience operating/training colleagues on double fork attachments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills; ability to deliver engaging training sessions.
• Flexible approach to working hours, with ability to support training across day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging site inductions and training programmes for new starters, ensuring positive onboarding experience.
• Train, coach and assess employees on safe operation of MHE including Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Scissor Lift, HLOP and PPT.
• Support development of existing colleagues through on-the-job training and mentoring initiatives.
• Maintain and update site training records and skills matrix, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify training needs and promote safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

MHE training

Counterbalance

Reach Truck

Scissor Lift

HLOP

PPT

Accredited trainer

Job description

Pay Rate: £30, 782.00
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 15:00
Location: Trafford Park - M17 1TD

Are you a qualified MHE Trainer with a passion for developing people and promoting safe working practices?

We are looking for a proactive Warehouse Site Trainer to deliver engaging training programmes, support employee development, and ensure colleagues have the skills and knowledge needed to perform at their best.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll play a key part in onboarding new starters, maintaining training compliance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Deliver engaging site inductions and training programmes for new starters, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and smooth integration into the operation
• Train, coach and assess employees on the safe operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Scissor Lift, HLOP and PPT
• Support the development of existing colleagues through on‑the‑job training, mentoring, buddying programmes and ongoing upskilling initiatives
• Maintain and regularly update the site training records and skills matrix, ensuring compliance, accuracy and operational readiness
• Work closely with operational teams to identify training needs, drive workforce capability and promote a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience training and assessing warehouse operatives on MHE, with Counterbalance and Reach Truck accredited instructor qualifications being essential
• ITSSAR or RTITB accredited trainer, with qualifications in Scissor Lift, HLOP and PPT considered highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience operating and training colleagues on double fork attachments
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver engaging and effective training sessions
• Flexible approach to working hours, with the ability to support training requirements across both day and night shifts when required

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on‑site canteen
• XX days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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're 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 17th August. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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