MHE Trainer

Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients. We operate in over 7 million sq. ft. of warehousing and operate a large modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.

We are now looking for an MHE Trainer to join our team at DC420 on a Full time and permanent basis. 

Shift: Monday-Friday Night Shift - Various Night time starts.

Salary: £26,500-£28,500 per annum. 

• Effectively leading the site Health & Safety culture.
• Completing / supporting site inductions of MHE / Manual Handling.
• Supporting the Risk Assessment (RA) / Safe Working Practices (SWP) completion with the nominated person/s
• Providing a consistently high level of technical skills training to support the operations area through a variety of delivery methods
• Working as part of a close team ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy
• Developing a site skills matrix that enables the delivery of all MHE training and that the skill level of all MHE operators is satisfactory and ensure that refresher training is completed within specified time frames
• Actively managing the number of MHE operators to minimise skill fade and risk from inexperienced and infrequent users
• Ensuring the on-going competence of all MHE operators through the delivery of refresher training, recorded work place assessments and where appropriate other training following the identification of unsafe practices or following accidents / incidents
• Assisting and advising in the investigation of any on-site and MHE related incidents / accidents
• Maintaining a proactive approach to ensure continual reduction in risk from MHE operations and where appropriate developing learning from experience briefings to prevent further occurrence
• Assisting in the creation of Safe System of Works and suitable and sufficient risk assessments of MHE activities
• Ensuring hazards are correctly identified and control measures introduced to eliminate or reduce the risk as so far as is reasonably practicable and ensuring these are trained out to all relevant staff
• Reviewing the GAP analysis of the safety audits with site management to ensure that all areas are completed
• Liaising with Operational management to ensure that all site training requirements are covered across all shifts
• Working as part of the Site MHE instructor team in ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy
• Participating as an active member of the wider management team and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving site safety
• Compiling all data and information required for the accurate production of KPI and Monthly Reports as required by the Management team

• An Itsaar or RTITB Instructor qualification. 
• Reach, Counterbalance, VNA, Pivot Steer (Bendi) and/or PPT. 
• Previous experience working in a fast paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for training.
• Should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!