Driver Trainer

Wren; Tipton; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days

Life Assurance

Benenden health access

EE discount

Staff discounts on purchases

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is seeking a Driver Trainer to join our Tipton depot. You will oversee driver training, inductions and annual assessments, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

The role requires UK driving expertise and leadership capability, with travel to other sites as needed. You will be working a Monday to Friday schedule with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, earning a base salary of £36,509 plus a quarterly bonus up to £1,000 and various staff perks.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Cat C+E licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to deliver driver CPC training.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulations.
• Familiarity with UK routes and geography.
• Experience in supervision or leadership roles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work, including occasional overnight stays and travel to other sites for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees who are undergoing training or assessment.
• Retrain / coach any staff member observed contravening company procedures, breaches of compliance and health & safety.
• Observe and improve delivery team performance through coaching / recording for further action as required.
• Ensure Drivers’ licences are checked in accordance with company procedures and that accurate records are kept.
• Ensure own knowledge of workplace legislation, compliance and any other industry changes are kept up to date to become departmental experts.
• Drivers’ tachograph infringements that the driver requires coaching on are done within the time scale.
• Deliver inductions for every new Driver.
• Deliver annual driving assessments for all Drivers.

Skills

Cat C+E licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Driver CPC training

Compliance knowledge

UK routes knowledge

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Willing to travel/overnight

Job description

About The Role

Due to the continued growth of our business, we are delighted to announce that we are recruiting Driver Trainers to work from our Tipton depot. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an award-winning transport team, who have won numerous awards for Operational, Business and H&S excellence over the last two years.

As a Driver Trainer, you will work Monday to Friday inclusive. On top of this you will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours a week meaning your salary will be £36,509 plus a quarterly bonus of up to £1000. You’ll also receive 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise employees who are undergoing training or assessment
• Retrain / coach any staff member observed contravening company procedures, breaches of compliance and health & safety
• Observe and improve delivery team performance through coaching / recording for further action as required
• Ensure Drivers’ licences are checked in accordance with company procedures and that accurate records are kept
• Ensure own knowledge of workplace legislation, compliance and any other industry changes are kept up to date to become departmental experts
• Drivers’ tachograph infringements that the driver requires coaching on are done within the time scale.
• Deliver inductions for every new Driver
• Deliver annual driving assessments for all Drivers

What Wren offer:

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance after 2 years' service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 years of continuous service
• EE discount
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You

Skills and Knowledge:

• Hold a valid Cat C+E licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to deliver driver CPC training
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulations
• Familiarity with UK routes and geography
• Experience in supervision or leadership roles
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to work, including occasional overnight stays and travel to other sites for assessments

Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. However, a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role applied for.

In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood, and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.

About The Company

Wren Kitchens is not only passionate about kitchens, but we are also passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work!

This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!