Warehouse Training Specialist

Randstad RIS; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Training Specialist, where you'll focus on developing training programs aimed at improving picking performance and accuracy at Sainsbury's. This role includes responsibilities such as onboarding new staff and ongoing training, ensuring a strong sense of productivity in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates for training responsibilities

Productivity bonus up to £20 per shift

Up to 28 holidays per year

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Excellent canteen and break room facilities

Secure on-site parking

Access to Randstad Benefits App

Personal Accident Insurance (optional)

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering coaching/training in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and efficient picking processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programs to improve warehouse performance.
• Conduct initial training sessions on safety procedures and equipment.
• Assess trainee performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Warehouse Training Specialist!Are you passionate about developing people and boosting performance? Randstad is looking for a proactive Warehouse Training Specialist to support our team at Sainsbury's in Haydock.

About the Role:You'll design and deliver training programs to improve picking performance and accuracy, onboard new starters, and support ongoing development-all while helping exceed operational targets in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Benefits of working with Randstad

• Enhanced pay rates for training responsibilities
• Productivity bonus: earn up to an extra £20 per shift
• Up to 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent canteen and break room facilities (hot breakfasts, deli bar, pool tables & tvs)
• Secure on-site parking
• Exclusive access to the Randstad Benefits App, with discounts for major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Argos and Habitat, as well as savings on days/nights out and 24/7 access to confidential Financial and Mental Health support
• Personal Accident Insurance (optional)

Hours of work

• Various shifts between: 06:00-14:00, 13:00-21:00, 14:00-22:00
• Rota pattern: Any 5 out of 7 must be willing to work weekends/bank holidays

Pay Rate

• From £12.73p/h to £14.23p/h, including common inconvenience £1.95 between 6pm-6am
• Trainer duty uplift for £1.13p/h

What You'll Do:

• Conduct engaging initial training sessions for new agency workers, covering essential warehouse processes, equipment operation, safety procedures, and effective picking techniques.
• Develop and implement targeted training programs to boost picking speed, accuracy, and overall productivity.
• Provide continuous support through refresher training, updates on process changes, and focused interventions based on performance data.
• Maintain high-quality training materials, including manuals, presentations, and practical exercises.
• Assess trainee comprehension and performance, offering constructive feedback and guidance.
• Maintain meticulous records of all training activities, attendance, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Sainsbury's warehouse management and the Randstad on-site team to identify training needs and close performance gaps.
• Ensure all training strictly adheres to safety regulations and Sainsbury's warehouse protocols.
• Be prepared to support day-to-day picking operations during peak periods or low recruitment times.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in delivering coaching/training, ideally within a warehouse or logistics setting.
• A strong understanding of warehouse operations and efficient order picking processes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to motivate and engage diverse groups.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations pertinent to a warehouse environment.
• Experience with performance metrics and data analysis is a definite advantage.

Your Personal Attributes:

• Patient, approachable, and passionate about people development.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and accurate.
• Confident with Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities.

Randstad is committed to equal opportunities and valuing diverse talent. We value diversity and we don't discriminate on the grounds of age, skin colour, disability, gender, marital status, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation, and we have a non-discrimination policy to underline this. Should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us.