Driver Trainer Manager

Acclaim Handling Ltd Acclaim Handling has been a key supplier of forklifts and materials handling equipment since the company was founded in 1982 as a specialist materials handling service provider with a focus on servicing, hire, sales, and leasing. Our motto is, and has always been; Success built on service. Today, Acclaim has grown from its original headquarters in Purfleet, Essex, to an award-winning national company with over 150 staff and eight regional support centres. We’re proud suppliers to an extensive list of distinguished customers across the UK and Ireland. We have a vacancy for a Driver Trainer Manager to join our team in Purfleet. Summary of Job: Taking responsibility for the day to day running of the operational side of the Driver Training Department and all that it entails. Duties: * To develop, expand and grow the Acclaim Handling driver training department. * Recruitment of new driver trainer staff when necessary, including writing of job description and advert, induction of staff and training. * Maintain & develop the RTITB accreditation (audits, training records, certification etc.) to ensure it is at the standard that the RTITB require. * Ensure the department is prepared for the annual RTITB audit. * Keep up to date with legislation and any changes that may arise to training and Health & Safety. * Make sure all customers and their requirements are dealt with correctly and resolve any problems promptly. * Look after key accounts. * Develop driver trainer instructors’ skills, ensuring their certification and training is up to date. * Liaise with driver trainer admin to aid the smooth running of the department. * Deal with any topics that may arise, staff, company vehicles, etc. * Manage absences that might occur within the team of driver trainers, e.g. sickness (conducting return to work interviews) and arrange cover where necessary. * Conduct Appraisals and pay reviews for the team of driver trainers annually. * Conduct driver training sessions as and when required. * Liaise with other departments as required. Desirable Skills/Experience: * Fork truck driver experience. * Managerial experience essential * RTITB instructor qualification. * RTITB train the trainer qualification or willingness to train for it. * Health & Safety knowledge and qualification. What we are offering: * Competitive Salary Package subject to skills, experience and qualifications. * Contributory Pension Scheme. * 23 days holiday excluding bank holidays (rising to 24 and 25 in 2nd and 3rd year of service). * Death in Service 3 x basic salary. * Great and friendly working environment. * Employee Assistance Programme. * Free selected O2 and Wembley tickets Equal Opportunities We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities at Acclaim Handling. We take pride in the fact that we operate in an ethical manner. You can rest assured that you’re supporting a company that respects its employees and customers equally. Age, disability, gender, reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation are all treated equally