Warehouse Trainer

We're looking for an experienced and confident Warehouse Trainer to join our team and help develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence of colleagues across our warehouse operation. You'll play a key role in ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency by delivering effective training, coaching, and ongoing support to new starters and existing team members.

If you're passionate about people, safety, and continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver high-quality, engaging training sessions for warehouse colleagues, including:
  • Inductions
  • Health & Safety procedures
  • MHE (Material Handling Equipment) training
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide hands-on coaching on the warehouse floor to support learning and skills development.
• Assess competence and sign off colleagues in line with internal and external requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training records and documentation.
• Work closely with operational leaders to identify training needs and skill gaps.
• Support the development and improvement of training materials, guides, and processes.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example.

Skills and experience required for this role

Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Previous experience in creating Working Instructions and delivering training
• Excelling communication, observation and instructional skills
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety legislation and best practices
• Ability to manage training records and produce clear documentation

Whilst not essential, it would be great if you had

• Previous experience of working in a large-scale logistics or warehouse operation
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital training records
• H&S awareness

Please read the attached job description before applying to ensure that you meet the essential criteria for the job before applying.

Have you heard about our benefits?

• Up to 33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Great discounts on our products
• Membership of help@hand discount platform
• Private healthcare
• Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Your birthday day-off
• Paid volunteering day each year

And lots of other great things!

Who are we?

Over 25 years ago, we opened our first showroom at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. This very special patch of rural England taught us the importance of creating timeless, understated furniture and accessories that bring homes to life.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer experience, powered by our passionate people. We're growing rapidly and are looking for great people to help us realise our big ambitions. If you are passionate about what you do, want to work for a dynamic and ambitious company, can provide all of the above and more, then we would love to hear from you.

We genuinely care about our teams and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our differences, and our people can truly be themselves and feel like they belong. Our team's wellbeing is our priority, and we pledge to live by our value of 'Constantly Caring' by looking after each other, being approachable and attentive to each other's needs and provide a space where everyone feels safe to ask for help and support and receives kindness and understanding in return.

Applicants should already possess the appropriate Right to Work in the UK as The Cotswold Company does not offer sponsorships.

For more company information, follow the link https://www.cotswoldco.com/