Forklift Truck & MHE Trainee Instructors
Based in Carlisle and/or Workington, Cumbria. Permanent, Part-time, Full-time considered
Have you been working in the warehousing and storage industry; and would now like to share your skills & experience with others?
We are looking for experienced FLT & MHE operators, to join a well-established and growing logistics training company with clients across the UK, we would love to hear from you!
Taking on the role of a trainer can lead to a better work/life balance, with regular working hours and the job satisfaction of training the new generation of logistics professionals.
For those experienced operators who feel they have more to give the industry, we want to invest in your professional growth and support your journey to qualified instructor (starting salary of £29,000 with eventual progression to £32,000 pa)
This role will be based at either Helvellyn Building, Carlisle Airport Business Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NW or Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JH. There may be requirement for travel between the two sites.
Tell me more…
SP Training are pioneers in modern workforce development programmes, as far back as 1992. We have a long history of developing new and innovative, industry leading, award-winning training solutions. Our head office is based at Carlisle Airport Business Park with offices also based at English Gate Plaza, Carlisle and Lillyhall, Workington.
We are an apprenticeship training specialist with well-known clients across a wide variety of sectors including large household names such as Co-Op and Evri.
SP Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Is this role for me?
In this role you will join a well-established team of trainers to deliver technical related training, evaluate and monitor the progress of learners and support them through the test process. The team is closeknit and you will be given every support to be successful in your role.
The starting salary is £29,000 for a trainee, rising to £32,000 once fully qualified and experienced.
This role could be full or part time and will be discussed at interview stage.
Role Duties
As part of the role you will:
- Once qualified, deliver FLT & MHE training to a cohort of committed learners, to the high standards required by the company whilst meeting all the awarding and examining bodies requirements as well as completing centre documentation in a timely fashion.
- Assess and ensure that participants have the required skills to effectively and safely perform the driving duties that their role requires.
- Take responsibility for the supervision of course participants, risk assessments and Health & Safety requirements relevant to FLT/MHE training.
Qualifications/ Knowledge Required
Essential
- Hold an accredited FLT Operator qualification e.g. RTITB
- Experience in working in the warehousing and storage industry
- A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to use a computer
Desirable
- Previous experience of coaching, assessing and/or training
- Additional vehicle and MHE machinery licences
Benefits
- £29,000 starting salary rising to £32,000 once qualified and experienced
- 25 days holidays plus bank hols
- CPD and progression opportunities
- Supportive culture
- Death in Service benefits
- Contributory pension, including optional payment through salary sacrifice scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Free parking
To apply for this role, click this link to download our Application Form:
https://tinyurl.com/SP-Application-form-2026
Completed Applications should be emailed to [email protected]
Closing date: 9am on 10th July 2026.
However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
SP Training is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that successful applicants for this role will undergo rigorous referencing process and will also be subject to a DBS check due before an appointment is made.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carlisle CA6 4NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have working in the warehousing & storage industry?
Licence/Certification:
- FLT Operator accreditation (preferred)
Work Location: In person
