Driver Trainer in Preston

Department: Woodside Distribution, Preston

Responsible to: General Manager / Directors

Who We Are

Woodside Haulage has over 50 years’ experience of transporting full loads between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong ‘can do’ culture within Woodside Haulage, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers’ needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have one of the largest and most diverse trailer fleets in the industry.

The Role

The role of the Driver Trainer is to train, educate and update Haulage Drivers on the methods, procedures and legislation appropriate to facilitating safe & efficient completion of their duties including the preparation and delivery of driver CPC training. The successful candidate will be responsible for GB based Drivers and should be able to work flexible hours.

Key Tasks

• Assess potential drivers as part of the recruitment and selection process.
• Induction and training of newly recruited drivers in the procedures and processes relevant to the role and to general company principles including health and safety policies.
• Training of new and existing drivers in specific areas relating to loading / offloading of pallets, roll cages and other delivery formats and / or specific delivery/collection point which are procedure specific.
• Training of new and existing drivers on rigid lorry and artic combinations.
• Assessing and evaluating driver’s performance, utilising the telemetric systems.
• Formally assess all company HGV drivers on a minimum basis of once a year.
• Review, update and retrain existing drivers on procedures and process relevant to general company principles and procedures including health and safety policies.
• Ensure all drivers are familiar with the latest customer requirements.
• Ensure drivers are clean, tidy and presentable in appearance and are fully equipped with the relevant company uniform and equipment.
• Ensure drivers keep vehicles to an appropriate level of cleanliness, both inside and out.
• Undertake random staff drug and alcohol testing, using the in-house testing equipment.
• Report any health and safety issues, including near misses to the general manager.
• Participate in health and safety forum meetings, risk management meetings, driver meetings and participate in CPC course development and instruction.
• Participate with defect reporting management.
• Complete investigatory meetings as and when required.
• Assist with cause of damage investigations.
• Assist with collections and deliveries when required.
• Hold a clean Class 1(C & E) licence.
• Working knowledge of current transport legislation.
• At least 1 years LGV Driver training experience including economic driving techniques and health and safety.
• Previous experience working in road transport operation (incl. loading and unloading).
• Advanced Driver Qualification.
• Health & Safety qualification.

Benefits

• Fully funded health plan with Healthshield
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and Development hub with access to full suite of iHASCO training programmes
• Opportunities for personal development

Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications. Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.