Driver Trainer

Job Title: Driver Trainer\n
Department: Woodside Distribution, Preston\n
\nResponsible to: General Manager / Directors\n
\nSalary: Negotiable dependant on experience\n
Who We Are:\n
\nWoodside 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.\n
The Role:\n
\nThe 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.\n
\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for GB based Drivers and should be able to work flexible hours. 50 hours per week.\n
Key Tasks:\n
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• Assess potential drivers as part of the recruitment and selection process.
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• 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.
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• 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, for example.
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• Training of new and existing drivers on rigid lorry and artic combinations.
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• Assessing and evaluating drivers performance, utilising the telemetric systems. This will incorporate regular telemetric reviews and being able to action upon this information.
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• Formally assess all company HGV drivers on a minimum basis of once a year.
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• Review, update and retrain existing drivers on procedures and process relevant to general company principles and procedures including health and safety policies.
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• Ensure all drivers are familiar with the latest customer requirements.
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• Ensure drivers are clean, tidy and presentable in appearance and are fully equipped with the relevant company uniform and equipment.
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• Ensure drivers keep vehicles to an appropriate level of cleanliness. Both inside and out.
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• Undertake random staff drug and alcohol testing, using the in-house testing equipment.
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• Report any health and safety issues, including near misses to the general manager.
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• Participate in health and safety forum meetings, risk management meetings, driver meetings and participate in CPC course development and instruction.
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• Participate with defect reporting management.
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• Complete investigatory meetings as and when required.
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• Assist with cause of damage investigations.
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• Assist with collections and deliveries when required.
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Essential Criteria:\n
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• Hold a valid Class 1(C & E) licence
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• Working knowledge of current transport legislation
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• At least 1 years LGV Driver experience
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• Previous experience working in road transport operation (incl. loading and unloading)
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Desirable Criteria:\n
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• National / International Operator CPC qualification
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• Advanced Driver Qualification
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• Driving Instructor/ Assessor qualification
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• Health & Safety qualification
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• FLT licence
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Benefits:\n
\nAttractive salary\n
\nFully funded health plan with Healthshield\n
\nLong service recognition\n
\nCycle to work scheme\n
\nLearning and Development hub with access to full suite of iHASCO training programmes\n
\nEmployee recognition scheme\n
\nOpportunities for personal development\n
For more information and to apply:\n
\nComplete our online application form\n
\nEmail your CV to\n
\nCall 07741 756520\n
\nOr Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777\n
\nOur Diversity and Inclusion commitments\n
\nWoodside 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.\n
Please note:\n
\nThe company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.\n
\nYou 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.\n
\nProspective 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.\n
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