Warehouse Training Lead

Reconomy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced maternity package (6 months)

Two weeks paternity pay

Additional leave purchase option

Job summary

Advanced Supply Chain Group is recruiting a Warehouse Training Lead in Sheffield to drive capability and performance across the site by designing and delivering training that makes a real difference. You'll run assessments, deliver engaging sessions, onboard new starters, refine SOPs, update training matrices and contribute to continuous improvement.

This hands-on, people-first role requires enthusiasm, self-motivation and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Training qualification (PTLLS, AET) and/or an assessor qualification (A1, Assessor Award)
• Experience developing training programmes and delivering qualifications (e.g. NVQs, Apprenticeships)
• 3PL experience and a practical working knowledge of SOPs

Responsibilities

• Delivering professional training and handling the training administration across the site
• Running candidate assessments, giving feedback to drivers and managers on progress, and recording clear judgements based on the competency, knowledge and skills you observe
• Keeping us compliant by keeping the Site Matrix (training records) up to date
• Creating, updating and regularly reviewing SSOWs and SOPs so they stay fit for purpose
• Being a key player in the site’s continuous improvement plan, and helping shape new and enhanced training metrics
• Working closely with stakeholders, managers, learners and subject-matter experts to make sure every bit of training and material hits the mark
• Planning, scheduling and communicating all appointments and assessment activity, keeping productivity high and delivering real value for money
• Being the site’s First Aider trainer, working alongside Health & Safety to train first aiders as the site needs them

Skills

Training programme development

Delivering qualifications

SOPs knowledge

3PL experience

MS Office / project management tools

Education

PTLLS / AET training qualification

Assessor qualification (A1 / Assessor Award

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Warehouse Training Lead

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain. It all adds up to providing a service that is “Better, Faster, Cheaper” than our competitors.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the role

If you love seeing people grow and get a real buzz from helping them succeed, this one’s for you. As our Warehouse Training Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind capability and performance across the site designing and delivering training that genuinely makes a difference to the people who take part in it.

You’ll bring the operational training agenda to life through high-quality, innovative workshops, development programmes and all sorts of other training initiatives. Working across multiple teams, you’ll run assessments, deliver engaging sessions, welcome and onboard new starters, and help existing colleagues sharpen their skills and reach their potential.

It’s a hands-on, people-first role with real variety, one day you’re assessing drivers and giving feedback, the next you’re refining SOPs, updating the training matrix or feeding into the site’s continuous improvement plan. If you’re enthusiastic, self-driven and love making things better, you’ll thrive here.

• Delivering professional training and handling the training administration across the site
• Running candidate assessments, giving feedback to drivers and managers on progress, and recording clear judgements based on the competency, knowledge and skills you observe
• Keeping us compliant by keeping the Site Matrix (training records) up to date
• Creating, updating and regularly reviewing SSOWs and SOPs so they stay fit for purpose
• Being a key player in the site’s continuous improvement plan, and helping shape new and enhanced training metrics
• Working closely with stakeholders, managers, learners and subject-matter experts to make sure every bit of training and material hits the mark
• Planning, scheduling and communicating all appointments and assessment activity, keeping productivity high and delivering real value for money
• Being the site’s First Aider trainer, working alongside Health & Safety to train first aiders as the site needs them

What we need from you

Your qualifications & experience

• A training qualification (PTLLS, AET) and/or an assessor qualification (A1, Assessor Award)
• Experience developing training programmes and delivering qualifications (e.g. NVQs, Apprenticeships)
• 3PL experience and a practical working knowledge of SOPs

Your toolkit

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, plus experience using project-management Microsoft programmes
• Organised and accurate, even when things get busy
• Excellent communication skills — you can hold your own with people at every level, professionally and warmly
• Confident making decisions and using your own initiative, with a flair for creative problem-solving

The kind of person you are

• Enthusiastic, self-driven and genuinely people- and team-focused
• Someone who role-models our values and stays focused on hitting KPIs
• Innovative in your approach, adaptable, and positive when priorities change quickly
• A reliable, excellent timekeeper others can count on

What we offer

At Advanced, your journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one. But it doesn't stop there—we’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential.

We know that time to recharge is essential for your wellbeing. That’s why, in addition to your 25 days annual leave, we offer the option to purchase additional days—giving you flexibility to take the breaks you need.

We believe that family matters, our enhanced maternity package offers six months of full pay, giving you the time and peace of mind to focus on your growing family. New dads and partners also receive two weeks full paternity pay, so you can be there for those important first moments.

Planning for your future has never been easier—or more rewarding. Through our salary sacrifice pension scheme, meaning you pay less tax overall, while still investing in your future.

You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life—because great work happens when people feel connected and inspired.