Warehouse Trainer

TN United Kingdom; Portbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a night shift role focused on training and compliance within a dynamic warehouse environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of new trainers and ensure high standards of safety and operational excellence. With flexible hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive team culture. Join a leading organization that values your contributions and offers progression opportunities, competitive salary, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Wagestream app for early salary access

Option to purchase extra leave

24/7 health and wellbeing services

Life assurance

Discounts via Sysco Perks

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering warehouse operative inductions is essential.
• Current accredited FLT trainer with a valid Reach truck license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train permanent Warehouse Trainers in safety and compliance.
• Support recruitment activities, including interviews and site tours.
• Establish PPE management processes and train the team.

Skills

Warehouse operative inductions

FLT training

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Driving license

Job description

Job Role and Hours

This is a night shift role with hours to be discussed at interview. The position involves working 5 out of 7 days a week, totaling 45 hours. Shift patterns and start times are flexible.

Responsibilities

• Training permanent Warehouse Trainers to deliver warehouse inductions, safety, and compliance training, including inductions, SSOW & MHE training (LLOP, Ride-on, and FLT) for new starters during ramp-up.
• Observation, feedback, and coaching of new trainers at Sysco.
• Training managers new to Sysco in Pristine best practices.
• Sign off new starters as competent in SSOW & basic MHE before transferring responsibility to warehouse team managers for further training.
• Supporting site setup of training record systems and ensuring proper documentation and tracking of re-training requirements.
• Collaborating with the central training team to sign off Hemel training team as competent and transferring full responsibility for warehouse training.
• Supporting recruitment activities, including interviews, site tours, and right-to-work checks.
• Establishing PPE management processes, issuing PPE, and training the team on these processes.
• Educating the team on colleague benefits and access procedures.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Experience delivering warehouse operative inductions and familiarity with Academy induction material (essential).
• Current accredited FLT trainer (desirable), with a valid Reach truck license (minimum requirement).
• First Aid, Fire Marshall, and Mental Health First Aider trainer (desirable).
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Flexibility across shifts/days and commitment for 3-9 months.
• Ability to work independently and role-model behaviors.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, proactive in problem-solving and generating ideas.
• Driving license (essential).

Benefits

This role offers progression opportunities within a large organization, a competitive salary, 31 days annual leave (including statutory), and a company pension. Additional benefits include:

• Wagestream app for early salary access and financial wellbeing.
• Option to purchase extra leave.
• Help at Hand - 24/7 health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance.
• Discounts via Sysco Perks.
• Product discounts at reduced prices.

Our Culture and Inclusion

At Brakes, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, focusing on potential and individual talents. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where everyone belongs and thrives. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any needs during the recruitment process.

About Brakes

Brakes is the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, delivering high-quality food and ingredients nationwide. Our dedicated workforce of 8,000 supports our mission to connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are growing and looking for passionate individuals to join us.