Driver Trainer - HGV in Leeds

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Leeds Logistics team at Greggs as a Driver Trainer.

We can offer you:

• 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Free hot drinks while on a shift break
• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
• Career progression and learning and development
• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business!
• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

What you'll do:

• Carry out driving assessments as part of recruitment process
• Plan and review new driver training covering site introduction, routes, safe systems of work, Tacho procedures, defect reporting and walk round checks
• Perform annual in cab driver assessments
• Retrain underperforming drivers such as those with poor anticipation and/or high levels of harsh braking
• Retrain and assess drivers following RTIs
• Deliver DVWC Training and Slow Manoeuvring Course as directed
• Conduct Driver Assessments of Greggs Shop Maintenance Team as appropriate
• Assist with the administration of RTI investigations and retraining
• Carry out annual refresher training for Tachographs, Defect reporting and walk round checks
• Train drivers in vehicle and equipment (eg taillift) specific use
• Carry out specific Tacho training with drivers who have infringed as agreed with site
• Carry out safe systems training with drivers and loaders to include loading, deliveries, refuelling, use of tail lifts etc
• Assist the Department in carrying out new shop reviews and reports back on any issues
• In conjunction with site management identify training & development needs
• Evaluate the impact of training and development activities to support improvement
• Work with the site Learning & Development Facilitator to ensure all training is recorded, the correct process is followed and the correct documentation is used at all times

About you:

• You will fit right into this role if you:
• Hold a valid Class 1 C+E Driving Licence
• Have a current CPC and digital tachograph card
• Excellent standard of driver performance
• Proficient using Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong understanding of current transport legislation and EU/WTD Regulations
• Confident in course presentation to groups
• Able to work away from home, if and when required

Desired Qualifications:

• RTITB, RoSPA or DIA qualified trainer

About Greggs:

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.