Training Officer

About the role

The Training Officer will develop and deliver training programmes that enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce across supply chain operations. By ensuring employees are competent in material handling equipment (MHE), safety, and other critical areas, the role supports the company’s ability to meet current and future objectives while maintaining high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct and conduct comprehensive training programmes for SCM staff.
• Deliver new‑starter MHE training, refresher courses, defensive driving, staff inductions, first aid and fire awareness sessions.
• Attend monthly site safety meetings and provide updates on MHE training matters.
• Set training goals in collaboration with line managers to reduce accident frequency and severity.
• Investigate MHE incidents, evaluate operating procedures and safety precautions.
• Coordinate safety activities across the organisation and manage in‑house training facilities.
• Research and recommend new training methods and assess training effectiveness.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a trainer or facilitator, preferably in a logistics or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum two years of hands‑on MHE operation experience.
• Strong communication abilities in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Good organisational, self‑management and administrative capabilities.

Required skills

• MHE operation
• Defensive driving
• First Aid
• Fire awareness
• MS Office
• Presentation skills