XPO Logistics
Operational Trainer
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Logistics done differently.
Are you a passionate trainer with experience in warehouse, logistics or MHE operations? Do you thrive on developing people, driving compliance and creating a positive safety culture? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for an Operational Trainer to join our QSHE team on our Weetabix Contract, you would be playing a key role in ensuring colleagues receive high-quality training that supports operational excellence, legal compliance and a safe working environment. Working across site operations, you'll help develop colleague capability, close skills gaps and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Pay, Benefits And More
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,500 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as salary sacrifice car scheme, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.
What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
- Delivering training programmes to professional standards, including MHE, manual handling, SOP and SSOW training.
- Conducting inductions for new starters, agency workers and visitors.
- Assessing and evaluating colleague competence, documenting progress and identifying development needs.
- Maintaining accurate training records, skills matrices and audit trails.
- Supporting re-training and reassessment following incidents or accidents.
- Managing training documentation to ensure legal and audit compliance.
- Supporting internal and external audits, customer visits and compliance activities.
- Communicating training requirements effectively across the operation.
- Working with operational teams to identify and close skills gaps through structured training plans.
- Promoting a strong health, safety, food safety and environmental culture across site.
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What You Need To Succeed At XPO
- Previous experience in a training role within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
- RTITB qualification (or equivalent) with the ability to deliver MHE training in line with legal requirements.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards.
- Experience maintaining training records and managing training matrices.
- Understanding of document control processes and ideally knowledge of BRC and/or ISO9001 standards.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with a passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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