Osborne Recruitment have teamed up with a local company who offer complete logistics solutions for all supply chain requirements. Our client is seeking a Forklift Training Instructor to join their team on a full time permanent basis.
Location: Waterford Salary: DOE
Key Responsibilities
Training
Overseeing and supervising the training of forklifts, reach trucks, magaziners (VNA’s), pallet trucks, and floor washers.
Expand your skill set by taking relevant courses for future training to employees.
Responsible for creating training schedules and assigning jobs and training to other instructors.
Create and maintain refresher training plans 12 months in advance.
Ensure training is complete as per SOPs.
Responsible for providing feedback for internal & external training courses.
Adhering to KPIs & keeping PM boards up to date.
Unlocking/locking of premises, as required.
Perform warehouse operative duties & responsibilities if and when required.
Quality
Comply with GDP, GMP, and Quality requirements, as per SOPs and policies.
Ensure that ISO9001, ISO 4500, GDP standards, and customer requirements are met at all times. Ensure up-to-date systems and forms are being used.
Health & Safety
Be aware of Health & Safety compliance. High visibility vest, safety shoes, and company ID badge must be worn at all times.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in warehouses, offices, and canteens.
Ensure that any Health & Safety issues are escalated to management/supervisor.
Maintain total confidentiality in all areas concerning client information. No discussion with any client, supplier, or third party regarding another client or supplier's content or information is allowed.
Practice housekeeping/clean as you go.
Ensure Health & Safety awareness.
Adhere to safety requirements as outlined in procedures, Safety Statement, and by law.
Building security & alarms.
Conduct/Support PAT testing once trained.
Conduct/Support Racking Inspections once trained.
Reporting
Conduct 1:1 periodic appraisal with direct staff (i.e., instructors).
Report issues (raising Investigation Reports).
Arrange workload, staff, and overtime if required.
Maintain the training database.
Issue certificates of competencies for M.H.E training.
Compliance
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes. Ensure they are communicated and implemented within the company.
Perform weekly Forklift Inspections and upkeep machinery (e.g., topping up batteries with water).
Inspect transport units and raise issues with Supervisor.
Qualifications/Experience:
Instructor certificate in training for Counter Balance, Reach Truck, VNA, PPT (desirable).
Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate IT knowledge with excellent data input skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work within a shift pattern when required.
Valid driver’s licence.
Proficient in GDP.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
