C+E Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Retail; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Colleague discount (Sainsbury’s)

Overtime opportunities

Cycle to work

Annual CPC training

PPE provided

Job summary

Sainsbury’s is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to develop and mentor the next generation of drivers. You will deliver quality training, ensure compliance with Drivers Hours Regulations, and keep driver training records up to date.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a C+E licence (5+ years), and a willingness to pursue RTITB accreditation within three months. Overtime opportunities and a competitive benefits package accompany a 45-hour working week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• C+E licence held for a minimum of 5 years.
• Prepared to work towards RTITB accreditation within first 3 months.
• Full understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Understanding of Safe and Fuel-Efficient driving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality training and instruction to colleagues.
• Training colleagues in the skills required to carry out their duties in a safe manner and keeping them updated with current and ever-changing legislation.
• Carrying out evaluation and essential ongoing training for applicants for driver positions/new/experienced colleagues.
• Carrying out assessments and identifying training needs, for all drivers including agency drivers.
• Maintain and review all driver training records, advising management of training deadlines.
• Conduct all forms of H/S training, I.E manual handling, food safety, banksman etc.
• Ensure H/S training with regards to store deliveries.
• Complete store delivery risk assessments.
• Conduct all forms of depot specific training.
• Ensure health and safety training with regards to equipment used.
• Attend appropriate departmental meetings as required.
• Act as a legal representative when necessary.
• Complete store deliveries/driver duties as and when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

C+E Licence

RTITB accreditation

Drivers Hours Regulations

Fuel-efficient driving

Job description

Sainsbury’s is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to develop and mentor the next generation of drivers. You will deliver quality training, ensure compliance with Drivers Hours Regulations, and keep driver training records up to date.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a C+E licence (5+ years), and a willingness to pursue RTITB accreditation within three months. Overtime opportunities and a competitive benefits package accompany a 45-hour working week.