Driver Trainer

TieTalent; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Driver Trainer for its Market Drayton Depot. The role involves enhancing driver development and training while promoting best practices in logistics. Candidates should have an HGV Class 1 Licence and a proactive attitude, with a focus on safety and compliance. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Company Pension

Free corporate uniform

Access to exclusive rewards platform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work.
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers.
• Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training.
• Support internal LGV training opportunities.

Skills

Self motivated

Effective teamwork

Excellent attitude to work

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)

Current CPC and digital driving card

Job description

Company description:

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description:

Were Recruiting for a Driver Trainer

We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Market Drayton Depot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.

As a Driver Trainer your objective is to promote best practice in all aspects of logistics, training and driver development. This involves always maintaining the highest standards, whilst supporting our transport teams in achieving our logistics benchmarks.

We want to create a best in class, industry leading, safe and compliant standard toward driver training and licence acquisition within MMiD. Supporting this with structured comprehensive training, support and development.

Contract Full Time / Permanent

Location - Market Drayton Depot TF9 3UY

Shift Patterns

• 6 on 2 off (start and finish times vary, overall 47.5 hours per week)

(Flexibility of the above for the right candidate of which can be discussed during interview)

Salary - £15.88 Per Hour plus premiums

• Overtime paid at x1.125 basic rate
• Saturday paid at x1.125basic rate, Sunday paid at 1.5 basic rate
• Additional 14.25%uplift of base rate for unsociable hours worked between 6PM 4AM
• Customary/Public Holidays paid at x1.5

Weekly Paid with planned transition to monthly pay over the course of 2025/2026

Driver Trainer Primary Focus

Supportallareas of driver development and training including but not limited to;

• DCPC Delivery
• Fuel Efficient Driving
• Driver Compliance
• Post-accident fault rectification
• Measure and target improvement against KPIs

Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
• Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
• Self motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable
• HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
• Current CPC and digital driving card
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)

Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers
• Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns
• Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events
• Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)
• Support driver CPC periodic training requirements
• Support internal LGV training opportunities
• Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation and manual handling techniques in accordance to site or operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules
• Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities
• Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment
• Where directed Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements
• Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid
• Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system
• Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action
• Complete post-accident remedial training
• Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas
• Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, weekly paid
• X2 Life Assurance
• 33 days annual holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access an exclusive rewards platform
• Company Pension
• Access to the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Be provided with a free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

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