Driver Trainer

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Bristol is seeking a Driver Trainer to provide ongoing assessments and training to all drivers, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform safely and efficiently.

The role covers delivering CPC training, maintaining records for hours and audits, monitoring telematics, onboarding new drivers with Health & Safety guidance, and producing reports for compliance.

Qualifications

• Deliver Driver CPC training and keep accurate records of training hours.
• Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare for FORS audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Utilise telematics to monitor driving behaviours and KPI delivery.
• Work with HR to onboard new drivers and convey health and safety practices.
• Compile group reports from driver data for compliance.
• Ensure drivers' working hours comply with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist all Drivers to ensure they can complete daily tasks safely and legally.
• Deliver all Driver CPC training and keep records for expiry dates.
• Maintain records for FORS audits and internal purposes.
• Utilise telematics to monitor driver behaviour and efficiency.
• Assist HR with onboarding and safety training for new drivers.
• Collate information for Group reports for Compliance.
• Monitor drivers' hours and Working Time in line with legislation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Coaching

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Instructors Licence

Approved Driver CPC trainer

Class 1 driving licence

Tools

Telematics systems (TruTac)

HR onboarding tools

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 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