Adam has been involved in the material handling industry for over 10 years. He initially worked for a training provider, before joining one of the world largest forklift manufacturers, Jungheinrich.

During his time at Jungheinrich, Adam became an ITSSAR and AITT registered MHE instructor,  and was responsible for driver training department for the UK.

He joined AITT in 2018, with a goal of improving and growing AITT membership, along with improving standards and industry recognition.

In 2019 Adam was nominiated as Chairman of the ABA (Accrediting Bodies Association)

At home, Adam is married with 2 children and a keen follower of Formula 1. 

Liam has been involved in the material handling industry for over 5 years. He initially worked for one of the UK’s biggest hauliers where he managed the MHE and staff training team.

During his time at Eddie Stobart, Liam became an RTITB registered MHE instructor and delivered a range of different categories of MHE training nationwide.

He joined AITT in 2021, to support the members with technical support alongside managing our audit process.

Liam loves to spend time his family and is married with one son.

Julie joined AITT in 2010 after being in the finance industry for 20 years and the military prior to that.

During her time with AITT she has really enjoyed watching the Company grow and flourish to where it is now.  As the Office Manager she dealing with the training providers as well as the  instructor and helping them as much as possible.

At home, Julie is married and enjoys hobbies of quilting, photography, and travel

Rachel has been working for AITT since February 2019. Before that she worked in the Hospitality industry. 

She works along side Julie and Megan in the office doing daily admin tasks. Her main responsibilities are processing Instructor applications, course paperwork, bookings and issuing Accreditation and the updating the ACORNS database.

Outside of AITT Rachel lives with her Partner and has 2 children aged 6 & 7.

Megan joined AITT in April 2021 and has previously worked in finance, customer care and product management. 

Whilst working alongside Rachel and Julie in the office, her main responsibilities include, support the office with all general administration, along with managing the online store and processing orders. 

Outside of AITT Megan enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching documentaries and going to see live music. 

Mark has been involved with MHE training for over 20 years, primarily within the Ministry of Defence, both as a Serving Soldier and Civil Servant. Mark has provided training of a wide range of equipment, across different terrines and in various countries on operational tours. Mark is the Chairman of the AITT Council, where he also represents the MOD. As Chairman, Mark’s vision for the future is for the AITT to become the leading accredited training body within our industry. 

Since serving with the British Army, Andy has gained over 30 years of practical experience working as a forklift truck and access equipment instructor and training manager. As the current Technical Manager for Mentor FLT Training, he writes courses across a range of workplace transport equipment, advises on updates and legislative changes, and works closely with customers to solve problems and identify training solutions. Andy is well respected in the industry, having spent 2 years on IPAF’s International Training Committee. He is also a Chartered Member of IOSH, a Member of the Institute of industrial Accident Investigators, a fellow of the International Institute of Risk Safety Managers, and a senior instructor/examiner for IPAF. 

Andy is a member of the AITT Standards Committee and the AITT Council, as well as being a registered AITT instructor. 

Stuart Taylor is Treasurer of the AITT and Managing Director of Mentor FLT Training - the UK’s leading provider of nationwide workplace transport, materials handling and safety management training. Stuart has a wealth of experience in the forklift training, logistics and supply chain industries. He currently provides technical/training support as a Director on the Board of the Fork Lift Truck Association, ensuring both they and Mentor continue to contribute to improving safety standards throughout the UK.

Having worked in Operations and Sales for a roofing manufacturer for 19 years, Louise’s time was spent implementing safe working procedures in the warehouse and factory. In 2017, Louise became a training coordinator in the training department of Jungheinrich UK, the world’s largest intralogistics manufacturers. She now has a senior role within the department, tasked with producing quality driver training and maintaining the high standards that customers expect from the Jungheinrich brand. 

Louise joined the AITT council in 2019, and finds that being part of the council is of huge benefit, as she can be informed first hand of any changes in legislation and testing standards. Likewise, the AITT benefit from working alongside a manufacturer at the forefront of technology, who can offer valuable information to assist AITT in developing future course material. 

Since leaving school Robert has worked in various environments, originally starting in the construction industry before moving into retail and warehousing; where he lead a dedicated store support team before starting as a mechanical handling instructor in 2014. Finding training to be his true calling, He moved into a pivotal role within one of the UK’s premier training companies, showing an inspiring ability to motivate delegates. In 2015 he became a Tutor and has taken the same enthusiasm across to train their new instructors. Since working at BDT he has worked closely with other council members helping to develop the new training manual for pivot steer truck. While still working at BDT he is also now one of the Director’s of Forklift Training LTd, where he works constantly to ensure all the instructors he meets, offer the Gold standard of training, both for the company‘s he works with and for AITT standards. He hopes that by being on the council he can push forward the standards of training to ensure that the delegates of the future can be the best they possibly can.

Jonathan joined Translift Bendi during the 1990’s while Bendi articulating trucks were being developed. He first got involved with the AITT when developing standards for the UK training industry for pivot steer trucks. He went on to start the training arm of Bendi and has been a member of the AITT since 2002. As somebody that has worked alongside developing fork lift truck design, particularly in the field of high density warehouse storage, he is used to developing and designing new training standards for new types of equipment. His role with training standards is to champion guidance for use of new types of MHE arriving to the UK market.

Simon has 29 years of experience working in distribution, manufacturing and events within the drinks industry, with roles including health and safety, environmental safety, and food safety. He is qualified with Masters Degrees in Safety Law from Loughborough University, and Risk Management from Portsmouth University. 

Simon’s experience as an MHE instructor, as well as his involvement in truck specifications for MHE equipment within the drinks industry, provided the AITT with an end user’s perspective on the standards expected from both the operator, training organisations and business organisations, as well as promoting the AITT through industry forums. 

Graham Andrews, has a long experience with Heineken were he has created and established multiple MHE operational safety programs using simple LEAN and Quality techniques with significant success. These have seen large improvements in the safe operations of MHE in the workplace as the operators and managers knowledge and skills, increased with highlighting the high potential safety risks that exist with MHE operations. These programs have seen Graham gain a wide recognition within the MHE community within the UK and internationally, which saw the FLTA Safe site awarded to Heineken Hereford in 2016. Graham is a confident and engaging speak- er, who is able to provide experience and knowledge from shop floor to leadership roles. Currently Heineken Global Lead for Forklift Safety, leading a worldwide program focussed on

improving Pedestrian and Forklift interactions in the workplace, with Zero costs whilst investigating good equipment solutions with key MHE providers and equipment suppliers.

From Wallingford in Oxfordshire, Marc Attended Abingdon college successfully completing a 5 year apprenticeship as an HGV mechanic

Served with the British army for  12 years’ in The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)

Also worked with in the Oil and Gas industry seismic surveys completing operations in variety of countries  

In 1994 Marc joined a local forklift dealership covering London and the south east eventually becoming the training manager.

Marc currently holds the position of Operator Training Manager for Toyota Material Handling (UK) Ltd

Home life, Marc is married with a daughter and granddaughter, with a passion for an old Talbot Motorhome.