Driver Development Coach

Cencora; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Coatbridge is seeking a Driver Development Coach to ensure compliance with transport regulations, conduct driver checks, and oversee vehicle maintenance. Candidates should have a National CPC qualification and experience in a compliance-focused role within the transport sector. This position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Service based holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work with discounts at various retailers

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport and driver regulations.
• Proven experience in a compliance-focused role.
• Background in supervisory capacity in Transport is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to transport-related legislation.
• Conduct driver licence checks and manage infringements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Monitor health and safety practices within the transport department.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce and maintain KPI reports.
• Manage compliance with industry standards.
• Handle administrative tasks and respond to queries.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National CPC for Transport Managers

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Driver Development Coach

Location: Coatbridge, ML5 5AW

Hours per week: 37.5, Monday to Friday, working 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Salary: £35,243.52 - £37,005.70 + benefits below

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business

About The Company: Alliance Healthcare (Cencora) is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors throughout the United Kingdom. We play a significant role in the medical supply chain and everything that we do has a direct impact on the end user, the patient.

Responsibilities

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all transport-related legislation and regulations, such as driver hours, vehicle maintenance standards, and operator's licence requirements.
• Driver Compliance: Conducting driver licence checks, monitoring adherence to tachograph rules, and managing driver infringements and debriefing.
• Vehicle Compliance: Overseeing vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring vehicles are fit for purpose and roadworthy, and arranging necessary inspections and tests.
• Health & Safety: Monitoring and improving health and safety practices within the transport department and the wider operation.
• Incident Management: Investigating accidents and other incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
• Reporting: Producing and maintaining reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Scheme Management: Managing compliance with specific industry standards and schemes, such as FORS, if applicable to the organisation.
• Administrative Duties: Handling associated administrative tasks, managing internal systems, and responding to queries.

Requirements

• Qualifications: National CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for Transport Managers.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of transport and driver regulations, including tachograph rules and operator licensing.
• Skills: Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience: Proven experience in a compliance-focused role within the transport or logistics sector.
• Background in a supervisory capacity in Transport would be ideal!

Benefits

• Service based holidays
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks at Work with discounts at various retailers
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

We do receive a lot of applications for our Transport roles so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

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