Transport Operations Trainer

C&C Group Plc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transport Operations Trainer, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing driver safety and compliance. This exciting position involves conducting assessments and tailored training for commercial drivers, ensuring adherence to transport regulations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with various teams to address training needs and promote best practices in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about driving safety and have a background in transport operations, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the drinks industry.

Qualifications

• Full C+E (Class 1) HGV licence with no points and 5+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of transport compliance and drivers' hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver training for commercial drivers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Industry-recognised Driver Assessor certificate

HGV Driver CPC

RTITB certification (preferred)

Tools

Tachograph analysis systems

Microsoft Office

EPOD (preferred)

Job description

At C&C Group, we’re a team of drinks industry enthusiasts, dedicated to supporting the trade day in and day out. As one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, we supply drinks to thousands of venues across the UK; from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience, our heritage and insights matter.

Operating through our brands like Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland, we combine extensive industry knowledge with a market-leading range, scale and reach.

Transport Operations Trainer

We are currently seeking a Transport Operations Trainer, a key position dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and inclusive environment across our Depots. In this role, you will conduct assessments for commercial drivers, identify training needs, and deliver both on-road and classroom-based training tailored to their operations.

Collaboration with regional and national fleet management teams is essential to identify training needs related to compliance metrics, including tachograph infringements and road traffic collisions. Staying updated on legislative changes impacting drivers and vehicles is also a key aspect of your role, allowing you to introduce improvement opportunities at local, regional, and national levels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct driving assessments for both new and existing drivers, particularly those involved in at-fault traffic incidents. Based on these assessments, deliver targeted retraining or escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct behavioral observations to ensure adherence to safe working practices, provide C&C-specific Driver CPC training, and facilitate vehicle familiarisation sessions.
• Address driver queries related to tachograph rules and the Working Time Directive, deliver toolbox talks, and assist in accident investigations.
• Ensure that driver and vehicle standards align with company expectations, coordinate new starter inductions, and maintain accurate training records.
• Review commercial driver performance through hands-on engagement and data scrutiny, addressing non-compliance issues alongside the Transport Management team.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement opportunities for commercial drivers, fostering cross-departmental collaboration to enhance team effectiveness.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Depot Managers, Operations Managers, Fleet Compliance Teams, HSE Teams, Transport Operations Managers, and HR, while liaising with external bodies including the Traffic Commissioner, DVSA, and vehicle maintenance contractors.

Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding of transport compliance requirements and drivers' hours regulations, along with a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Full C+E (Class 1) HGV licence with no points and a minimum of five years of on-the-road experience.
• Industry-recognised Driver Assessor certificate, an up-to-date HGV Driver CPC, and a valid Digi card. Proficiency in tachograph analysis systems and IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, PowerPoint) are essential.
• Preferred qualifications include RTITB certification, previous experience in driver assessment or instruction, road traffic collision training, and familiarity with systems such as Microlise or EPOD.

We’re looking for a passionate team player who leads by example and inspires others. Strong problem-solving abilities, multitasking under pressure, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety are essential. You should be flexible with work patterns, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate professional conduct aligned with our company values. The ability to provide practical solutions, cultivate a positive work environment, and drive continuous improvements in driver safety is crucial for your success in this role.

About Us:

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

As one team, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognise that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.