MHE Instructor - Night Shift

Pay Rate: £27, 000 - £30, 000 (dependent on experience) + 15% night shift premium

Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off 18:30 - 06:30

Location: Derby

• DE74 2BB

Join DHL Supply Chain at our state-of-the-art East Midlands Gateway site as an MHE Instructor, where you'll play a key role in shaping a safe, skilled, and high-performing operation.

As part of one of our flagship, fast-paced logistics hubs—supporting major customers and handling high volumes—you'll deliver engaging training and ensure our teams are equipped to operate efficiently and safely in a modern, technology-driven environment.

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

Deliver MHE training across a range of equipment including Reach, Counterbalance, LLOP and PPT, ensuring all operators meet safety and competency standards

Conduct engaging site inductions for new starters, setting clear expectations around safety, best practice, and operational procedures

Maintain accurate training records and keep the site training matrix up to date, ensuring full compliance with internal and regulatory requirements

Carry out ongoing operational training and upskilling across the site, supporting continuous improvement and safe working practices

Work closely with Performance Coaches to support Excellence School initiatives and provide MHE training support within the co-pack facility

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

Proven experience working in a similar MHE Trainer/Instructor role within a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment

Hold valid RTITB or AITT licences, with essential certifications and hands-on experience operating Reach and Counterbalance trucks

Strong knowledge of manual handling techniques and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), with the ability to apply and teach best practice

Demonstrable manual handling experience, ensuring safe and compliant working methods are consistently followed

Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to deliver clear training, provide constructive feedback, and carry out operator assessments effectively

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen

• 23.5 days annual leave

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution

• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅WHO WE ARE

​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 1st June 2026 . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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