Driver Trainer

Wren Kitchens Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance after 2 years' service

Benenden health access

EE discount

Staff discount on kitchen/bedroom

Eye Care Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Wren Kitchens Limited is recruiting Driver Trainers to join our Tipton depot. This full-time role guarantees a minimum of 40 hours per week with a salary of £36,509 and a quarterly bonus up to £1,000. You’ll enjoy 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and access to employee benefits.

You will supervise trainees, coach staff on compliance, and deliver driver CPC training. The position requires driving qualifications, knowledge of UK routes, and willingness to travel for assessments and occasional

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Cat C+E licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• 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 undergoing training or assessment.
• Retrain/coaching for staff breaches of procedures and health & safety.
• Observe and improve delivery team performance through coaching and recording.
• Check drivers’ licences per company procedures; maintain records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of workplace legislation and industry changes.
• Address tachograph infringements with coaching within set time frames.
• 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 geography

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Flexible travel

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