HGV Driver Mentor / Assessor

LUKTL Lineage UK Transport Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Birmingham is seeking a Driver Mentor/Assessor to support driver training and assessments. The role involves mentoring new drivers, conducting compliance assessments, and ensuring safety procedures. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence and have experience in mentoring. This position offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Permanent opportunity with a direct employer

Career development opportunities

Free onsite car park

24/7 employee assistance phone line

Financial rewards for referrals

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified HGV Class 1 driver with a valid CPC.
• Clean driving licence required.
• Experience of mentoring is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of daily driving functions safely.
• Assist with new driver interview assessments.
• Carry out on-road annual driver assessments.
• Mentor new drivers in vehicle and equipment familiarization.

Skills

Mentoring

HGV Class 1 driving

Tachograph compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

We are looking to introduce a Driver Mentor/Assessor at our Hams Hall Facility, to support the Transport Manager with employment and annual assessments.

The Mentor/Assessor will ensure that all new drivers are competent and are fully familiar with vehicles, equipment, and depot procedures. Hours of work in this role will vary dependant on training duties required.

For this role you will ultimately be a HGV driver, and you will be required to hold driver assessments as and when required.

Shift Available: Working 4 on 4 off Days. Some flexibility required occasionally with start times for holding driver assessments.

Rate of pay: £15.90 per hour, plus a weekly shift allowance of £40.00 per week for working the 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

There will also be a Driver Mentor uplift of £30.00 per week once training for this role is complete.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To drive a HGV vehicle ensuring the completion of all daily driving functions, safely and accurately in compliance with the company H&S procedures and Working Procedures.
• To assist with new driver interview assessments.
• To carry out on the road employment and annual driver assessments.
• Carry out post incident assessments (as required).
• Mentor new drivers on-road with vehicle, trailer, and equipment familiarisation. To include all current transport procedures.
• Carry out any required familiarisation on new equipment (vehicles/ trailers tail-lifts etc.).
• To ensure drivers are familiar with tachograph compliance and usage.
• Complete assessment reports for completion of assessments and onboarding, or re-training.

Who we\'re looking for

• Must be a qualified HGV Class 1 driver with a valid CPC.
• Clean driving licence.
• An excellent Tachograph Infringement record.
• An excellent incident record.
• Experience of mentoring advantageous.
• Can demonstrate good driving techniques.
• A regular top scorer on performance telematics.
• Able to direct and advise drivers on best practice.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, driver compliance and documentation completion.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of administration using basic Microsoft packages would be ideal.
• Able to effectively communicate suggestions and improvements to the driver and advise the Transport Management.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Conscientious and reliable.

What\'s in it for me?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
• Opportunity to earn an extra day holiday each year up to the maximum of one extra week.
• Free onsite car park
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
• Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.