Health and Safety - Fork Lift Truck Instructor

Posted Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 00:00

FORKLIFT TRUCK INSTRUCTOR | Full time | Office Based | Burton-Upon-Trent – DE14 2SY

Palletforce is a sector leading p allet network with a commitment to safety and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Forklift T ruck I nstructor to join our dynamic team and ensure the highest safety standards for our operators.

THE ROLE

As our Forklift Instructor, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of forklifts. You will play a crucial role in promoting a culture of safety, compliance for our operators.

SHIFT PATTERN:
Monday – Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with some flexibility

THE SALARY

Competitive based on experience

REWARDS & BENEFITS

We’ll support your development; help you grow and also offer you a package that includes:

• Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan

We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success!

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Deliver and maintain comprehensive training programs for various types of MHE equipment including shunter training and deliver MHE refreshers every three years
• Maintain accurate records MHE matrix, Issue control and update certification documentation.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and enhance safety procedures.
• Excellent communication, strong organisation and presentation skills
• Work closely with site Management to plan and deliver training
• Conduct General induction training for all new colleagues
• Assist in completing Risk assessments and Safe systems of work as and when required
• Update all risk assessment and safe systems of work annually
• A good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations related to MHE
• There will be a need to travel to 3 of our other sites across the country to deliver training and overnight stays will be required when needed.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 3 years’ experience in valid RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as a forklift operator and trainer and Must hold B1 & B2 and be able to train or willing to be trained on Bendi & VNA
• Be able to train or willing to be trained on a shunter vehicle

If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

“Let us be your employer of choice”.

ABOUT US

EV CARGO have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.

EV Cargo reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.