RTITB Forklift Truck Training Instructor Training Assessor

On the Market now Pontefract based Skilled RTITB Forklift Training Instructor and Training Adviser (A1 qualified)

£25k+ Permanent Full Time, able to travel regionally – available asap for interview and start.

Professional Profile

A highly recommended skilled RTITB Forklift Training Instructor and Training Advisor with a robust background in warehouse operations, safety training, and NVQ assessment, specializing in supporting individuals in custody. Demonstrates over three decades of expertise in training, health and safety coordination, and operational leadership across various environments, including HMP Rochdale and Superdrug Stores.

Employment History

RTITB Forklift Training Instructor/Training Advisor
HMP Rochdale, July 2023 – November 2024 (Redundancy)

1. Provided training to individuals in custody to achieve RTITB Counterbalance truck qualifications in one-week courses.
2. Served as an NVQ Assessor for Warehouse & Storage, certifying up to Level 2.

Site Health & Environmental Manager
Conducted risk assessments, incident investigations, and site-wide safety training.

1. Supported site management with health, safety, and environmental compliance.

26 years with Superdrug Stores Lead Instructor & Health and Safety Champion
Managed the site’s training programs, including racking inspections and safety certifications.

1. Completed SEMA Racking Inspection (2021) and NEBOSH General Certificate (October 2021).

Health & Safety Coordinator Support
Assisted with MHE training, contractor inductions, and safety permit processes.

1. Advised on accident procedures and collaborated with site teams for risk mitigation.

Training Instructor/Warehouse & Storage NVQ Assessor – 
Superdrug Stores Plc, 1996 – 2022

1. Trained site personnel on MHE operation (forklift, reach, counterbalance, etc.) and managed training documentation.
2. Acted as a site safety ambassador, promoting and maintaining safety standards.

Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver
Loader/Picker

Professional Skills

1. Skilled communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels.
2. Experienced in meeting deadlines and motivating teams.
3. Health & safety certified (NEBOSH, SEMA) and RTITB-registered instructor.
4. Knowledgeable in safeguarding, banksman training, and manual handling (RoSPA standard).
5. Proficient with e-portfolios (paper) for training and certification records.

Personal Attributes

1. Approachable and organized, able to work independently and collaboratively.
2. Highly attentive to health and safety priorities, with a solution-oriented mindset.