Driver Trainer

Mark Thompson Transport are recruiting a Driver Trainer to join their team at their site in Warrington. The role of the Driver Trainer will be to provide ongoing assessments and training to all Drivers to ensure they have the skills and capability to fulfill their role effectively, efficiently and safely. 

Monday - Friday (12:00 - 22:00)

50 hours per week

Office based role with occasional driving, dependant on business needs

Additional benefits:

Life assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)

Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

Monitor and assist all Drivers to ensure they have the ability to complete their daily tasks in accordance with all regulations without taking, or causing any additional risks;

Deliver all Driver CPC training and maintain accurate records to ensure all the required hours are completed prior to their expiry dates;

Maintain accurate records for internal purposes and FORS to ensure each location meets all required standards in preparation for both external and internal audits;

Fully utilise the telematics systems to monitor driver behaviours and safe driving, including monitoring infringements and completing driver De-Briefs to ensure they are driving safely and efficiently and meeting agreed KPI’s;

Work closely with HR to induct and train all new Drivers during the onboarding process with regards to Health & Safety and Safe Working Practices to ensure each employee has the skills and knowledge to work safely both within their role and environment;

Collate required information, including Driver behaviours into Group reports in order for the Compliance Department to maintain accurate statistical data.

Monitor Driver’s hours and Working Time in line with current legislation support drivers with additional training as required.

 

Your knowledge and experience:

Instructors Licence

Approved Driver CPC trainer

Class 1 driving licence

Driver assessor or instructor experience

Experience of completing driver assessments

Preparation of all business documentation and training for audits including FORS

The ability to apply the application of Driver regulations into practice

Telematics systems such as TruTac, microlise, haultech

Presentation skills to include the delivery of internal training sessions.

Administration skills to record and maintain accurate records and statistical data

Data Analysis to look for any trends in behaviour or incidents

Effective communication skills with all employees to create long-term relationships

Coaching & Mentoring