Driver Trainer

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

33 days annual holiday

Company Pension

Rewards platform access

Uniform provided

Free onsite car parking

Job summary

Müller Milk and Ingredients Distribution is seeking a Driver Trainer for the Skelmersdale Depot. You will deliver driver assessments, inductions and ongoing development training to enhance safety, efficiency and compliance across our driver fleet.

The role includes CPC training, fuel-efficient driving, and maintaining accurate compliance records, working with transport and compliance teams to uphold best practices.

Qualifications

• Hold a HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E).
• Must hold current CPC and digital driving card.
• Clean driving licence with no more than 6 minor points.
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driver assessments and inductions for Permanent and Agency drivers.
• Deliver driver development training including Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules.
• Support HSE culture and local safety campaigns at MMID.
• Maintain accurate data in Tachomaster compliance system.
• Contribute to safety roadshows and driver forums.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

CPC

Digital driving card

Clean driving licence

Self-motivation

Team player

Safety culture

Job description

Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location: Skelmersdale, ENG, GB, WN8 8DZ

We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Skelmersdale Depot (WN8 8DZ) within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.

In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality driver assessments, inductions, and ongoing development training, including CPC and fuel-efficient driving techniques. You’ll play a key part in promoting our safety culture, supporting compliance, and ensuring drivers are confident and competent with all equipment and procedures.

You’ll also contribute to post-incident training, maintain accurate compliance records, and work closely with transport and compliance teams to uphold best practices.

• Contract - Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Pattern– 5 on 2 off- Tuesday to Saturday - 13pm Start Time - 47.5 hours per week.
• Rate of Pay - £17.30 per hour plus £40 per week Driver Trainer Supplement

Driver Trainer Primary Focus

Support all areas of driver development and training including but not limited to;

• DCPC Delivery
• Fuel Efficient Driving
• Driver Compliance
• Measure and target improvement against KPIs
• 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
• 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
• 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.

As a Driver Trainer, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution, and help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Rate of pay is £17.30 per hour, monthy paid (plus premiums)
• X2 Life Assurance
• 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
• Access an exclusive rewards platform
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Company Pension
• Access to the Müller 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

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.