MMID - S'side - Driver Trainer

Müller UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer in the UK is searching for a Driver Trainer at their Severnside Depot. The successful candidate will focus on driver assessments and ongoing training while promoting a strong safety culture. Required skills include a HGV Class 1 Licence and a current CPC. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16.63 plus additional benefits like life assurance and holiday allowance. Join a team committed to excellence and safety.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 days annual holiday

Company pension

Discount scheme

Free corporate uniform

Free secured parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant training role is preferable but not mandatory.
• Possess a valid HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E).
• Must have a current CPC and digital driving card.
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers.
• Support the Health and Safety culture at the site.
• Promote and deliver development training for drivers.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulations.
• Conduct post-accident training and assessment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

HGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Driving compliance knowledge

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

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 - Sunday to Thursday - 10am to 8pm (flexible)
• Rate of Pay- £16.63 per hour plus £20 per week Driver Trainer Supplement

Driver Trainer Primary Focus

Support all areas of driver development and training including but not limited to;

• 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

If you're committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you!

Application Process

If you're committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ