Are you an experienced Warehouse Trainer looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, has excellent attention to detail and is keen to lay roots within a company which are growing year on year. You would be joining an organisation that embraces change, which are positive, curious and respect each other, which we believe enables and empowers individual success in people like you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Depot Operations team as a Warehouse Trainer.  To undertake the controlled and formal assessment, familiarisation awareness and where applicable, training and testing of employees and agency workers to operate MHE equipment at various sites.  To maintain compliance with RTITB / ITSSAR standards,

· Deliver a full MHE training (basic and refresher) to include PPT, CBT, RT,VNA, MEWP or other equipment  may use together with FLT battery changing.
·  Create training plans to ensure all permanent, temporary and agency colleagues are refresher trained within appropriate timelines.
·  Ensure trained personnel are entered onto the training register and issued relevant MHE certificates in a prompt and timely manner.
·  Support the operation to proactively identify trainees whose actions/behaviour impact on safety, quality and productive performance.
·  Ensure regular FLT audits and compliance inspections are conducted and employees challenged about unsafe practices.
·  Review all accident and near miss reports involving fork lift trucks, assisting management and SHE personnel in carrying our efficient accident investigations and make recommendations
·  To ensure all personnel are aware of their health, safety & environmental responsibilities
·  To support the Company Substance Misuse policy with regard to on-site drug and alcohol testing 
·  To ensure all changes to policies and procedures, or any other change activity is fully implemented and supported
·  To lead employees to create a culture which encourages safe behaviour and environmental best practice
·  Drive a safety culture whereby each team member operates with safety as the primary concern.

We would welcome applications with the following skills: Warehouse, Supervisor, Planning, Coordinating, Training, Communication, Process Management, People Management, IT Literate, MS Office, Health & Safety, FLT, Performance Management, Compliance, Leadership, Warehouse Supervisor.

Required Skills

· Current holder of RTITB or ITSSAR instructor certification

·  Strong proven track record of working within a logistics / supply chain training function 
·  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships at all   management levels 
·  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 
·  Strong analytical skills with the ability to highlight and challenge relevant issues 
·  Motivated self-starter
·  Strong team player who is confident and personable 
·  Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively 
·  Insightful, accurate and timely management reporting                                           
·  Workload planning                                                             
·  Problem Solving
·  Can execute with composure under pressure
·  Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills
·  Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels.
·  Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism

Desirable Skills

  • 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

About The Company

Whistl are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

Whistl is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all in all of our employment policies and practices.

Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a basic DBS check.