ABOUT THE ROLE
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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 will see when they join the Partnership and need to confidently explain the Partnership Experience. Be able to confidently demonstrate, encourage and instruct Partners along with listening and communicate effectively
To adhere to all Legal, Health and Safety and Operational procedures, conforming to the requirements of the Health and Safety Commissions approved Code of Practise and Guidance, and conduct themselves 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 the requirements of all Health and Safety Guidance
* Train, instruct, test and re-test Partners and Agency on Mechanical Handling Equipment - conforming to the req
* Carry out comprehensive inductions for Partners and Agency
* Effectively communicate any Partner and/or operational issues to Management in a timely manner
* To ensure all communication is clear and precise and Partners fully understand all instructions
* To work within other areas / departments within the RDC as requested by Management
* To carry out normal Warehouse operational tasks as and when required, working to the agreed productivity targets within the Health and Safety guidelines
* To implement a training standard that reflects the ethos of the Partnership ensuring consistency across all RDC’s.
Essential Skills:
* ITSSAR Category 1 MHE Instructor and current MGHE Operators Licence (or similar)
* Training others in Mechanical Handling equipment usage
Desirable Skills:
* ITSSAR Category 4 Accredited Tutor (or desire to work towards)
* Experience in working in a Distribution environment
* Training others in Mechanical Handling equipment usage
* An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act
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Closing Date:
September 3, 2025
Pay:
£30,000.00 - £46,500.00 Annual
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours of Work:
Flexible any five from seven day shift
Job Level:
Partnership Level 9
Where You'll Be Working:
Aylesford Regional Distribution Centre (Waitrose & Partners), Beddow Way, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AT
ABOUT 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 ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.