trainer Kettering, England
Job description
Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.
Our Kettering site are now recruiting for a Driver Trainer on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £31,000 per annum.
Working hours: Monday - Friday.
The purpose of a Driver Trainer is to deliver driver related training, evaluate and monitor the impact of training on Great Bear Drivers.
Key Duties of a Driver Trainer:
Deliver training relating to drivers’ hours / tachographs / WTD rules and regulations to new and existing drivers.- Maintain up to date training records and be proactive in identifying training needs.
- Update Great Bear Distribution Drivers’ Manual as and when required.
- Deliver manual handling and refresher training.
- Deliver training regarding SAFED/ Fuel Economy and Defensive Driving.
- Monitor the standard of Great Bear driving and provide information, advice and guidance to departments such as H&S, Transport and HR.
- Liaise with other personnel such as Transport Manager, Transport Planners and operations desk staff coordinators as necessary in order to maximise benefits for all training provided.
- Report on (both verbal and written) the ability and performance of drivers following all driver training courses undertaken, using counselling and coaching techniques as required.
- Use Microlise performance statistics to proactively manage the driver’s performance.
- Support the induction process.
- Ensure the transport department is fully compliant with all training requirements
- HGV Driving License – full, clean C+E.
- Able to work without direct supervision.
- Adaptable approach to work/ training.
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information to trainees.
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
- A good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office applications.
- Qualified to Advanced driving level would be desirable.
Additional Information
As part of its Drive to make Great Bare a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Retail discounts via our benefit platform
If you meet the requirements for the above Driver Trainer role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
