Driver Trainer

Job Title: Driver Trainer

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Department: Woodside Distribution, Preston

Responsible to: General Manager / Directors
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

Who We Are:
Woodside Haulage has over 50 years experience of transporting full loads between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong can do culture within Woodside Haulage, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have one of the largest and most diverse trailer fleets in the industry.

The Role:
The role of the Driver Trainer is to train, educate and update Haulage Drivers on the methods, procedures and legislation appropriate to facilitating safe & efficient completion of their duties including the preparation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for GB based Drivers and should be able to work flexible hours. 50 hours per week.

Key Tasks:
Assess potential drivers as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Induction and training of newly recruited drivers in the procedures and processes relevant to the role and to general company principles including health and safety policies.
Training of new and existing drivers in specific areas relating to loading / offloading of pallets, roll cages and other delivery formats and / or specific delivery/collection point which are procedure specific, for example.
Training of new and existing drivers on rigid lorry and artic combinations.
Assessing and evaluating drivers performance, utilising the telemetric systems. This will incorporate regular telemetric reviews and being able to action upon this information.
Formally assess all company HGV drivers on a minimum basis of once a year.
Review, update and retrain existing drivers on procedures and process relevant to general company principles and procedures including health and safety policies.
Ensure all drivers are familiar with the latest customer requirements.
Ensure drivers are clean, tidy and presentable in appearance and are fully equipped with the relevant company uniform and equipment.
Ensure drivers keep vehicles to an appropriate level of cleanliness. Both inside and out.
Undertake random staff drug and alcohol testing, using the in-house testing equipment.
Report any health and safety issues, including near misses to the general manager.
Participate in health and safety forum meetings, risk management meetings, driver meetings and participate in CPC course development and instruction.
Participate with defect reporting management.
Complete investigatory meetings as and when required.
Assist with cause of damage investigations.
Assist with collections and deliveries when required.

Essential Criteria:
Hold a valid Class 1(C & E) licence
Working knowledge of current transport legislation
At least 1 years LGV Driver experience
Previous experience working in road transport operation (incl. loading and unloading)

Desirable Criteria:
National / International Operator CPC qualification
Advanced Driver Qualification
Driving Instructor/ Assessor qualification
Health & Safety qualification
FLT licence

Benefits:
Attractive salary
Fully funded health plan with Healthshield
Long service recognition
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and Development hub with access to full suite of iHASCO training programmes
Employee recognition scheme
Opportunities for personal development

For more information and to apply:
Complete our online application form
Email your CV to
Call
Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments
Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:
The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.
Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. xwwtmva A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

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