LGV Driver Trainer

LGV Driver Trainer Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Lenham, Maidstone Working Hours: Monday to Friday with alternating Saturdays Salary: £Competitive Benefits: Employed direct by the company. Full Time, Permanent position after probation period. Immediate start. Extra 1 day’s holiday per year after 5 years’ service, up to a max of 5 extra days. Very competitive pay rates. Contributory pension. Full company branded uniform provided. Refer a Friend scheme of £500 (unlimited referrals). PAYE earnings meet all income criteria for mortgages and loans. Free onsite parking. At Lenham Storage we value the continuity and stability of our heritage as a family business. We look to build long- term and trusted relationships with our employees, which are often nurtured over many years. Our family-run transport & storage company is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join us as an LGV driver trainer. The Role – LGV Driver Trainer: Our company already runs a successful earn and learn driving school that recruits would-be LGV drivers and trains them to a high standard to put them on the road as a newly qualified LGV licence with a guaranteed position as a driver. We are looking for someone who is patient, motivating, and possesses excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the transport industry and hold all relevant LGV licenses and qualifications. As a pivotal member of our team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive training to our drivers, ensuring they meet all necessary safety regulations and our exacting standards. The tools are in place, but you’re still have scope to develop the role further and innovate. In return, we offer competitive remuneration, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the development and success of our drivers. If you are passionate about road safety and professional driver training, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an LGV driver trainer! Responsibilities – LGV Driver Trainer: Assessing potential new drivers, measuring them against our exacting standards. Conducting on-the-road training sessions, offering instruction on vehicle handling, safe driving practices, and compliance with industry regulations. Management & delivery of Induction training for all new drivers. Refining and delivering best-in-class driver coaching & development initiatives. Delivery & continued development of our in-house industry leading driver’s handbook. Monitoring driver compliance with all aspects of daily use, eg. vehicle checks, load strapping, EU Drivers’ Hours Regs., WTD regulations and tachograph procedures. Providing specific training modules for all aspects of work conducted company drivers of commercial vehicle including the use of in vehicle & delivery technology. Compliance with the company’s Quality Commitment. Support the company’s Food Safety & Quality Culture and the requirements of any accreditation (ie. BRCGS, Organic, etc.), legislative, and customer requirements. Monitoring H&S compliance by drivers and personnel associated with all LGV movements. Requirements – LGV Driver Trainer: Significant previous experience of assessing & coaching a large LGV driver population. Possess a respectful, nurturing & inspiring attitude. Familiar with telematics, HR and transport management systems. Adaptable computer skills Hands-on experience of operating LGV vehicles and a variety of ancillary equipment. Clean LGV C+E licence holder with current Tacho and DQC cards. Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently deliver training talks to small groups. An in-depth understanding of EU Tachograph & Working time directive legislation. We review every application and if you have not been contacted within ten days, this indicates on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, but we wish you well with your job search. Please no agencies to contact us with regards to this position