Driver Trainer

Description

The role

As a Driver Trainer at our Warrington Regional Service Centre youll play a vital role at the heart of our Transport operation helping our driver population stay safe confident and efficient on the road. Working closely with the on-site Transport Management Team Driver Training Manager and the wider Driving Academy you will champion road safety reduce accidents through defensive driving and promote fuel-efficient driving techniques. The position is predominantly Monday - Friday 06:00-15:00 although flexibility is required to support the operations. At NEXT were committed to supporting your growth giving you the tools training and backing you need to be a trusted department expert and make a real difference across our distribution network.

What youll take on

• Conduct Van and LGV driving assessments for recruitment of core and agency Drivers.
• Plan and deliver engaging induction programmes for all new permanent and agency drivers to get them off to the best possible start.
• Carry out routine driving assessments post-accident retraining and tailored coaching to support continuous driver development.
• Deliver interactive CPC training through a mix of classroom and online learning sessions.
• Ensure initial driver licence checks training guidelines and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.
• Keep accurate compliant training records and documentation up to date.
• Support the wider distribution network by occasionally adjusting working hours or travelling to other Regional Service Centres as required.

What youll bring

• A valid Class 1 (CE) driving licence and a minimum of 1 year Class 1 diving experience alongside a practical knowledge of tachograph rules and Working Time regulations.
• Experience in coaching and delivering training particularly Driver CPC modules in a clear and encouraging way.
• An LGV Assessors Qualification or similar to the role.
• Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule to ensure that we service our Transport departments requirements as effectively as possible.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others positively and build great working relationships.
• A flexible adaptable mindset with the organisational skills to reprioritise your day quickly when plans change.
• A strong commitment to health and safety with a supportive approach to helping colleagues succeed.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1