Reach Truck/MHE Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Reach Truck and MHE training in line with ACOP L117, PUWER, HSE, and company policies
• Conduct novice, refresher, conversion, and familiarisation training
• Carry out pre-use checks, practical and theoretical assessments
• Ensure all training meets RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT (or equivalent) standards
• Maintain accurate training records, certificates, and operator authorisations
• Identify skill gaps and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Promote a strong safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours
• Liaise with Operations, HR, and Health & Safety teams to plan training needs
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Keep instructional knowledge and certifications up to date
• Where required, train on additional MHE (e.g. Counterbalance, PPT, VNA, LLOP)

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all training activities are carried out safely and risk assessed
• Stop training immediately if unsafe conditions are identified
• Act as a role model for safe systems of work and PPE compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience operating Reach Trucks in a warehouse/logistics environment
• Qualified Reach Truck Instructor (RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and MHE best practice
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse learners
• Good organisational and record‑keeping skills
• Ability to assess competence fairly and consistently

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Multi‑truck instructor qualification
• Experience training across multiple sites
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar H&S qualification
• Familiarity with WMS and warehouse operations
• Assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA / A1)

Personal Attributes

• Safety‑focused with high attention to detail
• Professional, approachable, and confident
• Calm under pressure with a coaching mindset
• Flexible and adaptable to operational demands

About us GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying

thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 215 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £500 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure