Warehouse Trainer - afters shift

Working within the depot reporting to the Operations Managers and Health & Safety Advisor. The Warehouse Trainer will ensure that all training including working processes, manual handling, MHE training is delivered to the required standard and training records are maintained for all Colleagues. The Warehouse Trainer is responsible for delivering professional training and development whilst supporting Managers and Colleagues in the daily performance of their duties.

During peak times you may be required to work within the warehouse and carry out other tasks to support business needs. The role may involve occasional travel to deliver training to other areas of the business and for personal development, including training and meetings.

Extra responsibility premium will be added on top of hourly wage whilst training.

• Support the implementation of all relevant Health and Safety policies / changes to policies and safe practices.
• Regular monitoring and assessment of Warehouse colleagues within the workplace.
• Deliver training and support managers and colleagues on all warehouse tasks / processes to the required standard.
• Updating of Training Files.
• Safety Week support.
• Supporting weekly audits.
• Support Hazard and Near Miss Card Reports / Accident Investigations.

MHE Training Qualification or working towards one.

Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint and Word documents.

Good presentation skills to groups and individuals.

Working knowledge of MHE and other relevant legislation.

A good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

A passionate and professional approach to health, safety and training, displaying credibility and presence within the warehouse.

A good technical understanding of all MHE/Warehouse SOP's; counterbalance, reach truck, LLOP, PPT, Pump Truck and Battering changing processes etc.

Warehouse operational knowledge and good understanding of operational requirements in busy periods.

A good attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work on your own initiative.

Good communication at all levels and organisational skills.

Internal candidates must be trained on LLOP, reach truck, counterbalance and PPT is preferable.

External candidates must be trained on all 4 above and have extensive experience, also a training licence / qualification.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself  short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else.

So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

Please note we can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

* Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

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