MHE Trainer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Culina scores B on the Alion truth index.
Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
We’re looking for an experienced MHE Trainer to join our Great Bear team in Duckmanton, who will play a key role in delivering training to MHE operators to ensure safe working practices and a continual reduction in MHE accident / incidents.
- Shift pattern: 4on4off Days, 06:00 to 18:00, 40.25 hours per week
- Paying: £32,000 per annum plus overtime after 40.25 hours per week paid at time and half
What you’ll be doing:
- Champion a positive Health & Safety culture on site, keeping safe working practices at the heart of daily operations.
- Deliver high-quality MHE training, inductions and refresher sessions for permanent and agency colleagues.
- Train MHE operators on the Fleet Management System and ensure colleagues are confident using the correct processes.
- Maintain accurate training records and support the development of a site skills matrix to track operator competence.
- Complete workplace assessments to ensure MHE operators remain safe, capable and compliant.
- Support risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work and hazard controls to reduce risk across MHE activities.
- Assist with investigations into MHE-related incidents, identifying learnings and helping prevent repeat occurrences.
- Work closely with operational management to cover training requirements across shifts and provide accurate KPI and monthly reporting.
What we are looking for:
- Valid MHE training certification preferred; candidates with recently expired certifications may also be considered.
- Refresher or external training can be provided for the right candidate.
- Must be willing to work a permanent 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave - 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
- Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!