Lead Driver Trainer

MJ Church Ltd; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted event tickets

Career development

Job summary

MJ Church Recycling Ltd is seeking a Training Lead to manage the training needs of HGV drivers and assist Transport Managers in keeping drivers compliant and well-trained.

You will deliver driver inductions, conduct driving assessments, and help maintain RAMS and safety processes across the fleet. The role requires adapting teaching styles to individuals and promoting a safe culture.

Qualifications

• Applicants should preferably hold a Class 1 HGV licence but HGV Class 2 is essential.
• Understanding of transport legislation, EU regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Driver coaching and assessment.
• Organisation and time management with clear communication.
• Experience in inductions and driver training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Train drivers on current transport legislation and EU/WTD regulations.
• Carry out driver training for new employees and inductions for company and agency drivers.
• Conduct driving assessments and ensure driving standards are monitored.
• Produce and update RAMS and driver’s handbook for the HGV fleet.
• Support investigations and retraining to address poor driver performance.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Transport legislation

Driver coaching

Organisation & time management

Clear communication

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension

Discounted event tickets

Job description

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the training requirements of the HGV drivers at M J Church Recycling Ltd. You will assist the Transport Managers to ensure our drivers are compliant and fully trained to complete their duties within M J Church. You will need a focused and organised can-do attitude to aid you to fulfil this role.

Responsibilities:

• Have a strong understanding of current transport legislation and EU/WTD regulations and will continue to refresh this knowledge.
• Carry out driver training for new employees
• Carry out Tacho Training Where needed.
• Conduct driving assessments for current employees to ensure driving standards are monitored and maintained.
• Conduct driver Company inductions and ensure they are fully completed and recorded accurately.
• Conduct agency driver inductions and ensure they are fully completed and recorded accurately.
• Promote a safe culture and the process of reporting incidents / and near misses.
• Drug and Alcohol testing.
• Have the ability to adapt your teaching style to accommodate each inductee.
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of colleagues whilst in your control.
• Assist in the production of Toolbox talks and issue these to all relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Assist in the review and update of the RAMS and driver’s handbook for our HGV fleet.
• Complete vehicle familiarisation training for existing employees before a driver uses a different vehicle type for the first time.
• Liaise with departments to aid with their requirements. This will include increasing fuel efficiency, reducing accident damage and training requirements.
• Working with the Department managers and Transport Managers to assist with any motor vehicle accidents /Poor Safety, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and arranging re-training when needed.
• Aid with investigations into poor driver performance, driving standards or drivers conduct, then provide an assessment or retraining as required.
• Ensure correct and safe loading and unloading practices are observed by all Drivers, and in line with company RAMS.
• To undertake projects in support of senior management using initiative and thoroughness to deliver a professional standard of work in a timely fashion.
• Able to work on your own initiative with good organisational and time management skills and be able to work as a valued member of the compliance team.
• Able to prioritise your workload and plan and re-schedule as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Have a good understanding of the policies and procedures of M J Church and be able to demonstrate and promote these to the workforce.
• Follow and understand the undertaking and responsibilities of our Operator Licence’s. Notifying the Transport Managers of any noncompliant or issues you become aware of.

Applicants should preferably hold a Class 1 HGV licence but HGV Class 2 is essential.

Who You Are

You are organised, manage changing priorities and work well independently and within the compliance team. You can adapt your teaching to different drivers and maintain current transport legislation knowledge.

Key Skills

• An HGV Class 2 licence is essential; Class 1 is preferred.
• Understanding of transport legislation, EU regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Driver coaching and assessment.
• Organisation, time management and clear communication.
• Company Pension.
• Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 24 days annual leave.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 0700-1700 hours.