Driver Development Coach. Job in Coatbridge Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Coatbridge is seeking a Driver Development Coach to oversee compliance with transport regulations, conduct driver checks, and ensure vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate should have a CPC qualification and demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of £35,243.52 - £37,005.70 plus benefits.

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 a supervisory capacity in Transport is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to transport-related legislation and regulations.
• Conduct driver licence checks and monitor compliance.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Monitor health and safety practices within the transport department.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce reports on Key Performance Indicators for stakeholders.
• Manage compliance with specific industry standards.
• Handle administrative tasks and respond to queries.

Skills

Organizational 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.