Location: Norfolk / Suffolk

COMPANY

My client is driven by year on year efficiency improvements across their business and offers a dynamic and progressive working culture for like minded individuals.

Following the implementation of a new driver training program nationally, my client now wishes to recruit a talented and ambitious Driver Trainer to join their team.

POSITION

Under the guidance of the Transport Manager you will be responsible for:

• The performance management and continuous improvement of approximately 20 drivers.
• Completing an induction with all new Drivers.
• Ensuring that all Drivers are assessed and trained on a regular basis.
• Ensuring all training documentation is complete and up to date.
• Implementing appropriate courses including tachograph, manual handling, fuel management, defensive driving and safety training.
• Arranging and conducting annual driving assessments for each Driver.
• Ensuring all drivers are trained to Driver CPC standard.
• Assessing individual driver training requirements.
• Monitoring, evaluating, reporting and investigating vehicle accidents and infringements, ensuring a satisfactory resolution to all outstanding incidents.
• Reviewing data from the in cab telematics and tachograph analysis systems including Driver Hour Infringements, MPG, Idling, Harsh Braking/Acceleration, Speeding Offences and agreeing a corrective training plan with the Transport Manager.
• Assisting in achieving full legal compliance with the Operators License and driver hour regulations.
• Covering for the Transport Manager in there absence.

PERSON

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you MUST have:-

• Related Driver Training and Assessment qualifications (RTITB, SAFED etc.). In house qualifications and training will be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Driver Trainer or Driver Training Manager.
• A good understanding of Driver and Working Time Regulations.
• The ability to influence drivers and be comfortable communicating and presenting at all levels.
• The ability to maintain high standards while working under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A valid HGV/LGV driving license.
• A National or International CPC (highly beneficial, not essential).