Darren James

RTITB-accredited Lift Truck Instructor and Warehouse Training Supervisor with extensive experience across major logistics and distribution environments. Skilled in training and assessing MHE operators, conducting safety and racking inspections, maintaining compliance records, and investigating accidents and near-misses. Proven leadership ability, strong communication skills, and a consistent focus on safety, efficiency, and high operational standards.

MHE Operator - Rapier Recruitment (DHL Solihull)

(2025-10)

• Operate various MHE equipment safely and efficiently.
• Loading trailers and placing stock onto racking systems.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to meet operational targets.

Warehouse Training & MHE Supervisor - DHL Erdington

(2024-08 - 2025-10)

Warehouse closed down October 2025

• Train and assess MHE drivers across all equipment types.
• Conduct safety inspections and racking compliance checks.
• Manage driver performance, standards and ongoing compliance.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses; maintain accurate training records and reports.
• Operated in a supervisory capacity providing leadership and guidance.
• Extensive warehouse training and manual handling experience.

MHE Operator - The Best Connections

(2024-02 - 2024-11)

• Operated reach truck and counterbalance equipment safely.
• Accurate pallet location and placement within racking systems.

MHE Operator - Pertemps (Kuehne + Nagel / Eurologistica)

(2024-01 - 2024-02)

• Safe operation of reach and counterbalance trucks.
• Accurate stock location and storage.
• General warehouse duties as required.

Delivery Driver - Hermes

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Timely and accurate deliveries using route planning software.

Warehouse Operative - Supreme Recruitment (Palletline)

(2023-08 - 2023-10)

• Fast-paced loading and unloading of vehicles of various sizes.
• Team working in a high-volume distribution environment.

Warehouse Operative - Dnata Catering

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

• Careful handling and loading/unloading of delicate products.
• Reorganising racking and shelving; safe stock management.
• Locating, picking and packing products using paperwork systems.
• Consistent health and safety awareness at all times.

Delivery / Warehouse Operative - Pertemps

(2020-10 - 2023-12)

• Collections, deliveries and proof-of-service management.
• Assisting customers and destination staff with unloading.
• Maintaining high standards of service as part of a close-knit team.

BA (Hons) - University of Central England (1999 - 2002)

GNVQ Advanced - Bournville College (1998 - 1999)

GNVQ Intermediate - St Phillips College (1997 - 1998)

Basic Maintenance Skills - City College Ladywood (2011 - 2012)

AutoCAD / SolidWorks - Sutton Coldfield College (2007 - 2008)