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Driver Development Coach

Driver Development Coach

CencoraCroydon, England, UK
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Job Title : Driver Trainer / Driver Development Coach (DDC)

Department : Central Transport Office (CTO)

Location : Service Centre CR9 0DB & Cross Dock Centres (CDC) within the UK

Hours : Flexibility required to suit business needs 48hrs Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday AM

Salary : 37993.11

Reports To :

1st People Leader Fleet & Transport Manager (Service Centre) / First Line Manager (Cross Dock

Centre). To manage the daily tasks to enable them to meet the Personal Objects set by the CTO.

2nd People Leader Senior Transport Compliance & Facilities Manager. To set annual Objects and Key Performance Indicators for all DDCs Nationally.

Job Purpose :

The Driver Trainer / Driver Development Coach is responsible for enhancing the skills safety and performance of our driver workforce. You will deliver training support and continuous development to ensure our drivers adhere to all legal safety and operational standards. Your role will also focus on promoting ecodriving techniques to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of our fleet.

Principal Accountabilities :

Driver Training & Coaching :

  • Deliver initial and ongoing training to drivers including new starter inductions driver assessments and refresher training.
  • Coach drivers in safe driving techniques compliance with legal requirements (In relation to the licence categories held) and company policies.
  • Promote fuelefficient driving methods (ecodriving) and provide feedback to improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions.

Performance Monitoring :

  • Regularly assess driver performance through incab observation and driving assessments (when required) telematics data and feedback from people leaders.
  • Use telematics and other monitoring tools to identify areas for improvement in driver performance offering tailored coaching where needed.
  • Analyse driving data to highlight trends and address performance gaps ensuring drivers meet key performance indicators (KPIs).

    • Compliance & Safety :

  • Ensure all drivers are trained in accordance with company policies and procedures in relation to driving duties.
  • Provide support to the management team when conducting accident / incident investigations identify root causes and provide feedback and training to prevent future occurrences.

    • Continuous Improvement :

  • Keep up to date with industry best practices legislative changes and emerging technologies to ensure the training provided is relevant and effective.
  • Work with the Transport Manager and other DDCs to implement initiatives that improve the overall efficiency safety and performance of the driver team.

    • Reporting & Feedback :

  • Prepare and present reports on driver performance training outcomes and areas of improvement to the management team.
  • Provide individual and group feedback to drivers recognising achievements and addressing areas of concern constructively.

    • Knowledge Skills and Experience Required :

  • Full UK driving licence preferably with categories CE.
  • Proven experience as a driver trainer driver development coach or in a similar role within the transport or logistics industry.
  • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation driver regulations and health & safety practices.
  • Experience using telematics systems to monitor and improve driver performance.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear constructive feedback.
  • Certification in driver training (e.g. DVSA Approved Driver Instructor or similar).
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
  • Analytical skills to interpret driving performance data and identify areas for improvement.
  • A commitment to promoting safe efficient and environmentally friendly driving practices.
  • Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fastpaced environment.

    • Essential Requirements :

  • A full valid UK driving license must be held with no more than 3 Live points.
  • Experienced UK Driving Licence Holder.
  • Previous experience of conducting Driving Standard Assessments.

    • Key Dimensions :

  • No managerial responsibility

    • alliancehealthcare

    Additional Information :

  • Support other sites within the UK when required which may require occasional overnight stays.
  • Flexible approach to working hours location of assessments and working environment

    • As Part of Cencora Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor in the UK. Supplying medical and healthcare products serving over 17000 pharmacies hospitals and dispensing doctors throughout the as UniChem in 1938 we have a vast amount of history and experience in this sector.

    At Alliance Healthcare UK our vision is to create a diverse and inclusive culture where we value all team members enabling greater collaboration and innovation and inspiring us to help people across the UK lead healthier and happier lives.

    Find out more information about us at : Cencora offers

    Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

    Full time

    Affiliated Companies

    Affiliated Companies : Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.

    The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are nondiscriminatory.

    Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a requestbyrequest basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

    Key Skills

    Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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