Driver Trainer

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Nibley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Bristol is looking for a Driver Trainer to provide ongoing assessments and training to our drivers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role covers delivering Driver CPC training, maintaining records for hours and FORS audits, and using telematics to monitor performance.

You will work closely with HR during onboarding and report on driver behaviour and KPI trends. This full-time, Monday to Friday position offers benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Instructor Licence and CPC trainer certification.
• Class 1 driving licence with driver training experience.
• Experience conducting driver assessments and FORS audit prep.
• Ability to apply Driver regulations in practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist Drivers to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and keep hours records updated.
• Maintain FORS compliance records for audits and location readiness.
• Utilise telematics to monitor driver behaviour and KPI outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR to onboard Drivers with Health & Safety training.
• Collate information and statistics for Compliance group reports.
• Monitor Driver hours and Working Time in line with legislation; provide extra training.

Skills

Instructor Licence

CPC Trainer

Class 1 Licence

Driver Assessor

Driver Assessments

Audit Documentation FORS

Driver Regulations

Job description

Kinaxia are recruiting a Driver Trainer to join their team at their site in Bristol.

The role of the Driver Trainer will be to provide 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

42,432.00

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:

• 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