Operations Trainer

Overview

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At C&C Group, we’re a team of drinks industry enthusiasts, dedicated to supporting the trade day in and day out. As one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, we supply drinks to thousands of venues across the UK; from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience, our heritage and insights matter. Operating through our brands like Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland, we combine extensive industry knowledge with a market-leading range, scale and reach.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Transport Operations Trainer, a key position dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and inclusive environment across our Depots. In this role, you will conduct assessments for commercial drivers, identify training needs, and deliver both on-road and classroom-based training tailored to their operations. Collaboration with regional and national fleet management teams is essential to identify training needs related to compliance metrics, including tachograph infringements and road traffic collisions. Staying updated on legislative changes impacting drivers and vehicles is also a key aspect of your role, allowing you to introduce improvement opportunities at local, regional, and national levels.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct driving assessments for both new and existing drivers, particularly those involved in at-fault traffic incidents. Based on these assessments, deliver targeted retraining or escalate issues as needed. Focus on behavioural observations to ensure adherence to safe working practices, provide C&C-specific Driver CPC training and facilitate vehicle familiarisation sessions.
• Address driver queries related to tachograph rules and the Working Time Directive, deliver toolbox talks and assist in accident investigations.
• Ensure driver and vehicle standards align with company expectations, coordinate new starter inductions and maintain accurate training records. Engage with Health & Safety committee meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
• Review commercial driver performance through hands-on engagement and data analysis, addressing non-compliance issues with the Transport Management team.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement opportunities for commercial drivers; foster cross-departmental collaboration to enhance team effectiveness.
• Work with internal teams (Depot Managers, Operations Managers, Fleet Compliance Teams, HSE Teams, Transport Operations Managers, HR) and liaise with external bodies (Traffic Commissioner, DVSA, vehicle maintenance contractors).

Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding of transport compliance requirements and drivers’ hours regulations, plus basic health and safety practices.
• Full C+E (Class 1) HGV licence with no points and a minimum of five years of on-the-road experience.
• Industry-recognised Driver Assessor certificate, up-to-date HGV Driver CPC, and a valid Digi card. Proficiency in tachograph analysis systems and IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, PowerPoint) are essential.
• Preferred qualifications include RTITB certification, previous experience in driver assessment or instruction, road traffic collision training, and familiarity with Microlise or EPOD.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. As one team, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, Tennent’s, Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We champion sustainability in everything we do and have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We recognise that people bring diverse experience and talent beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to delivering on our mission.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food & Beverages