Driver Trainer

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment in Colchester is seeking a Driver Trainer to provide ongoing assessments and training to all drivers, ensuring they meet regulatory, safety, and company standards.

You will monitor driver performance using telematics, deliver CPC training, maintain audit-ready records for FORS and internal purposes, and collaborate with HR during onboarding to promote safe working practices and prevent incidents.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist all Drivers to ensure they have the ability to complete their daily tasks in accordance with all regulations
• Deliver all Driver CPC training and maintain accurate records to ensure all the required hours are completed prior to their expiry dates
• Maintain accurate records for internal purposes and FORS to ensure each location meets all required standards in preparation for both external and internal audits
• Fully utilise the telematics systems to monitor driver behaviours and safe driving, including monitoring infringements and completing driver de-Briefs
• Work closely with HR to induct and train all new Drivers during the onboarding process with regards to Health & Safety and Safe Working Practices to ensure each employee has the skills and knowledge to work safely both within their role and environment
• Collate required information, including Driver behaviours into Group reports in order for the Compliance Department to maintain accurate statistical data
• Monitor Driver’s hours and Working Time in line with current legislation support drivers with additional training as required

Skills

Class 1 driving licence

Driver assessments

Presentation skills

Administration skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Regulations knowledge

Record keeping

Training delivery

Driver hours monitoring

Tools

TruTac

Microlise

Haultech

Job description

Kinaxia are recruiting a Driver Trainer to join their team at their site in Colchester. The role of the Driver Trainer will be toprovide ongoing assessments and training to all Drivers to ensure they have the skills and capability to fulfill their role effectively, efficiently and safely.

• Occasional planning, dependant on business needs
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

• Monitor and assist all Drivers to ensure they have the ability to complete their daily tasks in accordance with all regulations without taking, or causing any additional risks;
• Deliver all Driver CPC training and maintain accurate records to ensure all the required hours are completed prior to their expiry dates;
• Maintain accurate records for internal purposes and FORS to ensure each location meets all required standards in preparation for both external and internal audits;
• Fully utilise the telematics systems to monitor driver behaviours and safe driving, including monitoring infringements and completing driver De-Briefs to ensure they are driving safely and efficiently and meeting agreed KPI’s;
• Work closely with HR to induct and train all new Drivers during the onboarding process with regards to Health & Safety and Safe Working Practices to ensure each employee has the skills and knowledge to work safely both within their role and environment;
• Collate required information, including Driver behaviours into Group reports in order for the Compliance Department to maintain accurate statistical data.
• Monitor Driver’s hours and Working Time in line with current legislation support drivers with additional training as required.

Your knowledge and experience:

• Class 1 driving licence
• Experience of completing driver assessments
• Preparation of all business documentation and training for audits including FORS
• The ability to apply the application of Driver regulations into practice

• Telematics systems such as TruTac, microlise, haultech

• Presentation skills to include the delivery of internal training sessions.
• Administration skills to record and maintain accurate records and statistical data
• Data Analysis to look for any trends in behaviour or incidents
• Effective communication skills with all employees to create long-term relationships