What will you be doing?

• Delivering operational and MHE training
  • Providing accredited and internal training for Material Handling Equipment including Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, VNA and other authorised equipment, while delivering both practical and classroom-based learning
• Assessing competence and developing colleagues
  • Conducting operator assessments, refresher training, re-certification programmes and coaching colleagues to ensure they operate safely, confidently and effectively
• Maintaining compliance and training standards
  • Managing training records, competence matrices and operator authorisations, while creating and updating training documentation including JOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs) and job aids
• Supporting safety and operational excellence
  • Promoting safe working practices, supporting battery charging and maintenance activities, working at height training, racking inspections and investigating MHE-related incidents and near misses
• Driving continuous improvement and capability building
  • Partnering with operational leaders, HR and the E&T Pillar to identify skills gaps, deliver development plans and continuously improve training materials, standards and processes

Job Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• MHE training experience and qualifications
  • An accredited Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or Forklift Instructor qualification, along with experience delivering training within a manufacturing, logistics or warehousing environment
• Health & Safety knowledge and a safety-first mindset
  • A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements relating to MHE operations, with a commitment to promoting safe working practices and compliance across the site
• Strong coaching and communication skills
  • Experience delivering training, carrying out competence assessments and coaching colleagues to build confidence, capability and safe working practices
• Organisation and attention to detail
  • The ability to maintain accurate training records, competence matrices and training documentation while managing multiple priorities effectively
• A passion for developing people
  • A genuine interest in helping colleagues learn new skills, improve performance and reach their full potential in a fast-paced operational environment
• A proactive and professional approach
  • Strong problem-solving skills, confidence using Microsoft Office and training management systems, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance

Our purpose

At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

We’re committed to inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.