About this role

MHE Training Assessor / Instructor - Solihull

Pay Details

£19.89 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Hours of work

Rotating shifts

AM - 0545-1330

PM - 1315-2100

Nights - 2045-0600 (Mon-Thu only)

Days of work

Mon-Fri (Mon-Thu for night shift)

Duration

Ongoing agency work

We are recruiting experienced, qualified MHE Assessors/Instructors for our automotive manufacturing logistics client in Solihull.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across site operations, ensuring it remains the top priority
Deliver and support site inductions covering MHE (Material Handling Equipment) and manual handling for all permanent and agency staff
Assist with Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Deliver high-quality technical training to support operational teams using a variety of methods
Ensure all training is completed, accurately recorded, and compliant with company policies
Develop and maintain a site skills matrix to track operator competence and identify training needs
Monitor and manage MHE operator numbers to reduce risk associated with inexperienced or infrequent users
Maintain operator competence through refresher training, workplace assessments, and follow-up training where unsafe practices or incidents are identified
Support investigations into MHE-related incidents and accidents, providing guidance and recommendations
Drive continuous improvement by identifying risks and delivering learning from experience briefings to prevent reoccurrence

Requirements

AITT or RTITB Category 1 Accredited Instructor/Examiner Licence (essential)
FLT licences covering Reach, Counterbalance, and PPT (essential)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working to tight deadlines
Flexible approach to work and shift patterns
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to work rotating shifts

For over 35 years, Rapier has been trusted by employers and job seekers across the UK. We’re recognised experts in transport, logistics and warehousing recruitment, supplying drivers, warehouse operatives and production staff to some of the country’s biggest brands.

FLT Trainer

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