Driver Trainer in Stowmarket

Location: Stowmarket

Ready to drive change and shape the future of transport training? At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we don't just move goods, we move careers forward. As a leading name in logistics, we are looking for a Driver Trainer who is passionate about safety, compliance, and developing people. If you thrive on making a meaningful impact and want to join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.

Why This Role Matters

As a Driver Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our driver training and safety strategy. You will ensure our teams have the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to deliver excellence every day. This is more than a training role, it's about influencing culture, raising standards, and helping us stay ahead in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with management teams across multiple sites to identify training needs and develop annual training plans.
• Lead and promote safety initiatives to help create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Deliver comprehensive driver training, including mandatory Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training.
• Design and deliver Task‑Specific Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) training and other specialist training programmes.
• Lead Group Inductions for all new starters, ensuring a thorough introduction to company standards, processes, and expectations.
• Deliver BRC Quality Standards training to support and maintain high‑quality operational standards.
• Lead or support incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis to implement effective preventative measures.
• Train and develop 'Authorised Site Specialists', including LST and Assessor training.
• Work closely with customers to ensure training aligns with client expectations and addresses specific operational requirements.
• This role will require regular travel to other sites across the London and Leicester areas.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid UK Class 1 CE Licence, with a minimum of 3 years' driving experience and a clean driving record (no more than 3 penalty points).
• Proven experience in a training, coaching, or assessing role.
• Strong knowledge of LGV regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage workload independently across multiple locations.
• Competent in using IT systems for training records, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and travel as required to support multiple sites.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Competitive Salary: £39,000 per annum - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hours: 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs, Monday to Friday, with flexibility expected to support business requirements, including occasional nights and unsocial hours.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.