Driver Trainer

Greggs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 21 days + bank holidays

Colleague discount

Free hot drinks on shift

Profit share 10% for eligible staff

Share save scheme

Career progression & L&D

Job summary

Greggs in Kettering is seeking a Driver Trainer to join our brand-new site at Symmetry Park. You will carry out driving assessments, plan and deliver comprehensive driver training, and support recruitment drive.

The role requires flexibility, a Class 1 C+E licence, CPC and tachograph card, plus strong communication and training delivery skills. Based in Kettering, the role offers 45-hour weeks with morning starts and opportunities for progression, plus a range of employee benefits to support

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 C+E Driving Licence.
• Have a CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience producing clear, concise written reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and EU/WTD Regulations.
• Confident in delivering training to groups.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving assessments as part of recruitment process.
• Plan and review driver training including site intro, routes, tachograph procedures, defect reporting and checks.
• Conduct annual in-cab driver assessments.
• Retrain underperforming drivers and after RTIs as needed.
• Deliver DVWC Training and Slow Manoeuvring Course as directed.
• Train drivers in vehicle and equipment usage.
• Record training with site Learning & Development Facilitator and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Class 1 C+E Licence

CPC Certification

Tachograph Card

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Train-the-Trainer

Public Speaking

Travel Flexibility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting in Kettering?

Our brand-new site, situated at Symmetry Park, will offer a fresh and innovative environment, and we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to help lay the foundation for something truly great.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Kettering team at Greggs as a Driver Trainer.

We can offer you:

• 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Free hot drinks while on a shift break
• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
• Career progression and learning and development
• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered.
• Working 45 hours on Day shift, start time will be between 06.00 - 09.00
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Kettering, NN14 1FQ

What you'll do

• Carry out driving assessments as part of recruitment process
• Plan and review new driver training covering site introduction, routes, safe systems of work, Tacho procedures, defect reporting and walk round checks
• Perform annual in cab driver assessments
• Retrain underperforming drivers such as those with poor anticipation and/or high levels of harsh braking
• Retrain and assess drivers following RTIs
• Deliver DVWC Training and Slow Manoeuvring Course as directed
• Conduct Driver Assessments of Greggs Shop Maintenance Team as appropriate
• Assist with the administration of RTI investigations and retraining
• Carries out annual refresher training for Tachographs, Defect reporting and walk round checks.
• Train drivers in vehicle and equipment (eg taillift) specific use
• Carries out specific Tacho training with drivers who have infringed as agreed with site
• Carries out safe systems training with drivers and loaders to include loading, deliveries, refuelling, use of tail lifts etc
• Assists the Department in carrying out new shop reviews and reports back on any issues
• In conjunction with site management identify training & development needs
• Evaluate the impact of training and development activities to support improvement
• Work with the site Learning & Development Facilitator to ensure all training is recorded, the correct process is followed and the correct documentation is used at all times

About you

You will fit right into this role if you:

• Hold a valid Class 1 C+E Driving Licence
• Have a current CPC and digital tachograph card
• Excellent standard of driver performance.
• Proficient using Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong understanding of current transport legislation and EU/WTD Regulations.
• Confident in course presentation to groups.
• Able to work away from home, if and when required.

Desired Qualifications:

• RTITB, RoSPA or DIA qualified trainer.

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs.