MHE Trainer

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new contract with a high-profile client, marking an exciting phase of growth for the business expanding on our ecommerce offering. This is a new build implementation offering exciting opportunities across contract logistics. As a result, we are looking for an experienced MHE Trainers to join our operation in our new Derby site. This is a key on‑site role responsible for the delivery, assessment and ongoing compliance of all Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) training.

You will play a critical role in maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting operational performance in a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse environment, while enabling upskilling and cross‑skilling across the workforce.

We currently have two shifts available; however, flexibility will be required: 

• Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30am-5:30pm 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the on-site Training Manager, you will take key responsibilities for the:

• Delivery of approved MHE training, refresher training and re certification in line with site training plans 
• Train and assess a range of equipment including Counterbalance FLT, Reach, PPT, LLOP/Order Pickers and site specific specialist equipment 
• Conduct theory and practical assessments to verify operator competence 
• Issue, track, suspend or withdraw MHE authorisations in line with CEVA and client standards 
• Ensure all training complies with PUWER, LOLER and HSE guidance 
• Promote a safety first culture and challenge unsafe behaviours appropriately 
• Support investigation of MHE related incidents and deliver corrective retraining where required 
• Monitor operator performance across the operation and provide coaching where standards fall 
• Support onboarding of new starters and cross skilling initiatives 
• Provide training evidence and data to support internal and customer audits 
• Act as the on site Subject Matter Expert for MHE training and compliance 
• Work closely with training, operations, HSEQ and client stakeholders to align training with operational demands
• Support the Training Manager with any additional tasks as and when required. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

To be successful in your application you will be an accredited MHE instructor (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent), you will have proven experience of delivering MHE training within a warehousing or operational setting with strong working knowledge of MHE training standards and compliance requirements. You will be practiced in health and safety legislation and safe system working with excellent administration skills experienced in maintaining training records and audit evidence. 

It goes without saying that you will be a natural communicator confident in facilitating sessions and training diverse audiences. You will be a problem solver, influencer and collaborator capable of working at all levels. 

Desirable skills:

• Proven experience of working in an ecommerce environment
• Exposure to safety, training or compliance frameworks
• Experienced in contributing to skills matrices and training KPI reporting
• Comfortable supporting multi-shift operations and mixed shift patterns. 

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? 

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career. 

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2