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About the role
Being a Mechanical Handling Tutor, you will train, instruct, and test MHE Instructors to be competent and qualified to train Warehouse Partners, including agency and other nominated individuals, to become competent users of all Mechanical Handling Equipment.
You will be the first face Partners see when they join the Partnership and need to confidently explain the Partnership Experience. You should be able to confidently demonstrate, encourage, and instruct Partners, along with listening and communicating effectively.
To adhere to all Legal, Health and Safety, and Operational procedures, conforming to the requirements of the Health and Safety Commission's approved Code of Practice and Guidance, and conduct yourself according to the Partnership’s principles.
Location: Aylesford
Hours: Mon - Fri, flexibility will be required to support a business need
Pay: £37,500
Contract Type: Permanent
What you will be responsible for:
* Train, instruct, test, and re-test MHE Instructors to be qualified and competent to train Partners and Agency on Mechanical Handling Equipment, conforming to all Health and Safety Guidance.
* Train, instruct, test, and re-test Partners and Agency on Mechanical Handling Equipment.
* Carry out comprehensive inductions for Partners and Agency.
* Effectively communicate any Partner and/or operational issues to Management in a timely manner.
* Ensure all communication is clear and precise, and Partners fully understand all instructions.
* Work within other areas/departments within the RDC as requested by Management.
* Carry out normal Warehouse operational tasks as required, working to productivity targets within Health and Safety guidelines.
* Implement a training standard that reflects the ethos of the Partnership, ensuring consistency across all RDCs.
Essential Skills:
* ITSSAR Category 1 MHE Instructor and current MGHE Operators Licence (or similar).
* Experience in training others in Mechanical Handling equipment usage.
Desirable Skills:
* ITSSAR Category 4 Accredited Tutor (or willingness to work towards).
* Experience working in a Distribution environment.
* Understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Flexible any five from seven-day shift.
The partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees; we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt, and diversify. We are committed to price, quality, and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners, we share ownership and its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through good and challenging times, treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership a place where we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and thrive. Growing individually and collectively.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
Some roles are subject to pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks for successful candidates. If required, you will be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. We encourage you to complete any vetting documents promptly to avoid delays. DBS checks will be carried out by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.
We recommend applying as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
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