Driver Trainer

We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Skelmersdale Depot (WN8 8DZ) within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.

In this role, you'll deliver high-quality driver assessments, inductions, and ongoing development training, including CPC and fuel-efficient driving techniques. You'll play a key part in promoting our safety culture, supporting compliance, and ensuring drivers are confident and competent with all equipment and procedures.

You'll also contribute to post-incident training, maintain accurate compliance records, and work closely with transport and compliance teams to uphold best practices.

Contract - Full Time / Permanent

Location - Skelmersdale Depot (WN8 8DZ)

Shift Pattern - 5 on 2 off - Tuesday to Saturday - 13pm Start Time - 47.5 hours per week.

Rate of Pay- £16.63 per hour plus £40 per week Driver Trainer Supplement

Driver Trainer Primary Focus

Support all areas of driver development and training including but not limited to;
DCPC Delivery

Fuel Efficient Driving

Driver Compliance

Post-accident fault rectification

Measure and target improvement against KPIs

Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience
Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

An effective team member who works well on their own initiative

Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work

Self - motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable

HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)

Current CPC and digital driving card

No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)

Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities
Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers

Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns

Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events

Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)

Support driver CPC periodic training requirements

Support internal LGV training opportunities

Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation and manual handling techniques - in accordance to site or operational requirements

Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules

Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities

Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment

Where directed - Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements

Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid

Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system

Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action

Complete post-accident remedial training

Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas

Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

Driver Trainer Benefits

As a Driver Trainer, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution, and help you thrive both in and out of work:

Rate of pay is £16.63 per hour, weekly paid (plus premiums)

X2 Life Assurance

33 days annual holiday including bank holidays

Access an exclusive rewards platform

Enhanced family leave policies

Company Pension

Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more

Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team

Be provided with a free corporate uniform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

If you're committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you!

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