HGV Driver Trainer

Müller UK & Ireland; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

33 days holiday

Company Pension

Müller Rewards discount

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is recruiting a Driver Trainer for Severnside Depot (GL10 2DG). You will conduct driver assessments, inductions and ongoing development training, including CPC and fuel‑efficient driving techniques, while promoting safety culture and ensuring compliance across routes and equipment.

You’ll work with transport and compliance teams, support post‑incident training, and maintain accurate records. Take part in safety roadshows and national events as needed.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence (LGV Cat C+E) with CPC and digital driving card.
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence; CDs, DDs, DRs or INs not accepted.
• Able to carry out pre-employment driver assessments, inductions and ongoing development training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for Permanent and Agency drivers.
• Support Health and Safety culture and campaigns on site.
• Deliver driver development, including Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving linked to KPIs.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

CPC and digital driving card

Clean driving licence (<=6 points)

Team player, self-motivated

Reliable and proactive

Job description

We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Severnside Depot (GL10 2DG) within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality driver assessments, inductions, and ongoing development training, including CPC and fuel-efficient driving techniques. You’ll play a key part in promoting our safety culture, supporting compliance, and ensuring drivers are confident and competent with all equipment and procedures. You’ll also contribute to post-incident training, maintain accurate compliance records, and work closely with transport and compliance teams to uphold best practices.

• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Location: Severnside Depot (GL10 2DG)
• Shift Pattern: 5 on 2 off - Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 8pm (flexible)
• Rate of Pay: £17.30 per hour plus £40 per week Driver Trainer Supplement

Driver Trainer Primary Focus

• DCPC Delivery
• Fuel Efficient Driving
• Driver Compliance
• Post-accident fault rectification
• Measure and target improvement against KPIs

Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
• Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
• Self – motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable
• HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
• Current CPC and digital driving card
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)

Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers
• Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns
• Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events
• Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)
• Support driver CPC periodic training requirements
• Support internal LGV training opportunities
• Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation and manual handling techniques – in accordance to site or operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules
• Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities
• Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment
• Where directed – Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements
• Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid
• Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system
• Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action
• Complete post-accident remedial training
• Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas
• Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

Benefits

• Rate of pay is £16.63 per hour, weekly paid (plus premiums)
• X2 Life Assurance
• 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
• Access an exclusive rewards platform
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Company Pension
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Be provided with a free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

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