HGV Driver Mentor / Assessor

Lineage Logistics Holding LLC; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Coleshill CP is seeking a Driver Mentor/Assessor. This role involves mentoring new drivers, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Ideal candidates are qualified HGV drivers with mentoring experience. The position offers £15.90 per hour plus various benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly shift allowance

Paid time off

Free onsite car park

Access to a counselling service

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving license.
• Experience of mentoring advantageous.
• Excellent Tachograph infringement record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a HGV vehicle safely.
• Assist with new driver interviews.
• Carry out on-the-road driver assessments.

Skills

Mentoring

Tachograph compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Driving techniques

Education

HGV Class 1 driver qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 familiar with vehicles, equipment, and depot procedures. Hours of work will vary depending 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive a HGV vehicle, completing daily driving functions safely and accurately in compliance with company health and safety procedures and working procedures.
• Assist with new driver interview assessments.
• 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, including all current transport procedures.
• Carry out familiarisation on new equipment (vehicles/trailers/tail-lifts, etc.).
• Ensure drivers are familiar with tachograph compliance and usage.
• Complete assessment reports for onboarding, assessments, or re-training.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 and 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.

Benefits & Pay

• Rate of pay: £15.90 per hour, plus a weekly shift allowance of £40.00 per week for 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.
• 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 of holiday each year up to a maximum of one extra week.
• Free onsite car park.
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance 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 receive a generous financial reward through our referral scheme.
• As a Lineage team member, benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, skills training, development opportunities, recognition schemes, and cycle-to-work options with credit union support.

About Lineage

Why Lineage? We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job - it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.