Driver Trainer

KINAXIA; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts across

Job summary

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

You will monitor driver performance, deliver Driver CPC training, maintain records for hours and audits, and work with HR to onboard new Drivers, ensuring compliance with FORS and current regulations.

Qualifications

• Hold Instructor's Licence and CPC trainer accreditation with relevant driving experience.
• Experience in delivering driver training, assessments and audits (FORS notable).
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements to practical driver training scenarios.
• Strong record-keeping for training hours, audits and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist all Drivers to ensure they can meet daily tasks safely and in compliance.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and maintain training-hour records prior to expiry dates.
• Maintain records for internal use and FORS audits across locations.
• Utilise telematics to monitor driver behaviour and complete de-briefs for safe driving.
• Collaborate with HR to onboard new Drivers focusing on Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Compile information and group reports for Compliance to maintain data accuracy.
• Monitor drivers' hours and Working Time in line with legislation and provide training as needed.

Skills

Presentation skills

Administration skills

Data Analysis

Effective communication

Coaching & Mentoring

Education

Instructor's Licence

Approved Driver CPC trainer

Class 1 driving licence

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.

• Monday - Friday
• 40k per annum
• Occasional planning, dependant on business needs
• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• 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:

• Instructors Licence
• Approved Driver CPC trainer
• Class 1 driving licence
• Driver assessor or instructor experience
• 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
• Coaching & Mentoring