Driver Trainer in Calne

Our client are seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to be responsible for the structuring, development and delivery of a training package that supports and mentors drivers throughout their career. The Driver trainer is to support the development of safe systems of work that are reflected in the training delivered and improve standards of all drivers.

Duties:

• Design and deliver customised training modules
• Ensure all drivers receive a structured training package throughout their career within the business.
• Define & develop safe systems of work that underpin the training delivered to drivers.
• Develop CPC driver training that can be delivered to businesses externally
• Assessment of drivers during the recruitment and selection process
• Support the delivery of driver inductions
• Develop a mentoring and training package for all drivers joining the business
• Developing safe systems of work for driver processes
• Ensure changes in driver procedures are communicated clearly to all drivers
• Assessing and evaluating driver performance utilising vehicle telematics
• Deliver a high standard of training to drivers at all levels
• Collaborate with key business departments to help support raising standards
• Maintain training records to ensure compliance to regulatory and internal standards
• Support investigations to fully understand the root cause and support the development of additional training
• Book external training providers to support driver training if it cannot be completed internally
• Identify opportunities and implement initiatives in the business to generate cost savings and efficiencies through the driver fleets
• Support the Health & Safety of all colleagues in the workplace
• Management of FORS compliance for the vehicle fleet
• Management of CPC driver training

Skills Required:

• Full current, clean, UK driving licence
• Previous qualifications to support the delivery of training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Proven track record of delivering change within a dynamic transport environment
• Road Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence
• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification
• Train the Trainer qualification, such as PTTLS or equivalent
• Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely
• SAFED driver training experience
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
• Knowledge or experience of ADR and/or the carriage of dangerous goods