Driver Trainer

Warburtons; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Warburtons is seeking a Driver Trainer and Assessor to join their Distribution Training Team based at various sites including Burnley. The role involves delivering driver training, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and supporting the onboarding of new drivers. Candidates should hold a valid Driver CPC and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Share of the annual profits

Award-winning pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Holder of a current and up-to-date Driver CPC and Class 1 license.
• Experienced Driver Trainer or Driver Assessor.
• Excellent knowledge of current Transport Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver training and assessments for new and existing team members.
• Promote safe, economical, and professional driving standards.
• Support depots at Bolton, Burnley, Howden, Squires Gate, and Tuscany Park as needed.

Skills

Driver CPC

Communication

Coaching

Knowledge of Transport Legislation

Job description

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Title: Driver Trainer
Function: Distribution Training Team
Contract: Full Time, 6 Month Fixed Term secondment
Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Can be based at any of the following sites: Bolton, Burnley, Howden, Squires Gate, Tuscany Park, and Widnes. The role requires coverage at these sites as needed.

Are you an exceptional Driver Trainer or Driver Assessor ready to elevate your career? Warburtons is seeking a passionate trainer to join our Training Team to support depots at Bolton, Burnley, Howden, Squires Gate, Tuscany Park, and Widnes—based at any of these locations! This role is Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

As a key member of our Distribution Training Team, you will deliver top-notch driver training and assessments for new and existing team members. You will promote safe, economical, and professional driving standards and embody excellence in driving. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our continuous improvement and innovation journey, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of our products.

Join us and make a difference!

• Holder of a current and up-to-date Driver CPC and Class 1 license
• Experienced Driver Trainer or Driver Assessor
• Excellent knowledge of current Transport Legislation
• Willing to travel to other sites as needed, including Scotland, Yorkshire, and the North East

The Recipe

This collaborative role involves partnering with the distribution team to onboard new drivers, ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety, and legal requirements. You will support ongoing training and development to help drivers excel.

We value personal development and offer opportunities to support drivers working towards higher licenses via the Warburtons Driver Academy.

Previous experience in Distribution and strong knowledge of transport legislation, driver regulations, the mobile working time directive, and the Highway Code are essential. A current CPC, excellent communication skills, and a passion for coaching are required.

Responsibilities include: Supporting the depots at Bolton, Burnley, Howden, Squires Gate, and Tuscany Park as needed.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and lead our teams, we'd love to hear from you!

Warburtons has been Britain’s Best Loved Food Brand since 1876. As a fifth-generation family company, we supply over 70 products to 18,000 retail customers from 12 bakeries and 16 depots, employing 4,500 colleagues across the UK. We are recognized as a Sunday Times Top 30 Best Big Companies to work for.

Our family values make us unique. Join us and be proud to work at Warburtons.

About Us

Our Burnley Bakery, located in Lancashire, produces and distributes our delicious bread, crumpets, pancakes, and potato cakes. With approximately 360 colleagues across 7 manufacturing plants, we operate 363 days a year, 24 hours a day. Our site combines traditional and modern facilities, with recent investments enabling us to produce a wide range of products for the UK market.

Extra Dough

What’s in it for you?

• A share of the annual profits
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday entitlement
• Award-winning pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounts and deals via the Extra Dough website
• Support for personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens with our products
• Health and wellbeing support, including free physiotherapy, a 24/7 helpline, and occupational health services

We value diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone can do their best work regardless of background or ability.