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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Driver
Trainer

MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, UK

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Position Overview: 

Are you a seasoned professional knowledgeable about managing transport compliance and training in a dynamic 24/7 environment?

 

As a Driver Trainer, you will be responsible for training and mentoring new drivers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate commercial vehicles.

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Reporting to the Fleet Director, the Transport Compliance & Training Manager will play a crucial role in leading, controlling, and ensuring the compliance and performance of our driving team.

 

If you have a strong background in commercial driving and enjoy sharing your expertise with others, we encourage you to apply.

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Based: Romac Logistics Ltd, Middleton, Manchester 

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

Salary: Up to £36,000 per year

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Responsibilities at a Glance:

  • Managing daily transport operations

  • Driving training initiatives

  • Provide hands-on instruction and guidance during driving practice sessions

  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and evaluate trainees' performance and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their driving skills

  • Fostering a proactive team ethos within the Transport Department

  • Ensure trainees understand and adhere to all applicable traffic laws and regulation

  • Assist with the development of training materials and resources

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*Please note; You will need to be flexible as the role requires travel to site across the UK*

 

Remit will include:

  • Producing Toolbox Talks & SSOW and communicating out

  • Conduct 1 to 1 meetings with drivers on compliance matter

  • Conduct Transport Compliance audits

  • Work directly with onsite assessors

 

What you'll need: 

  • In-depth knowledge of transport compliance, legislation and CPC

  • Proven experience in managing driver teams and fleet compliance

  • Familiarity with EU Driver Hours Rules and the Working Time Directive

  • Excellent relationship and managerial skills

  • Ability to lead, delegate, and work under pressure

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting

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Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively instruct and communicate with trainees,

  • Strong mechanical knowledge to educate drivers on basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Knowledge of Construction Industry

  • Knowledge of FMCG

  • FORS Accreditation Experience

  • BRC Accreditation experience

  • Auditing experience

  • Transport Manager CPC

  • HGV Licence

 

Additional Benefits:

  • Company Vehicle provided

  • On site parking

  • ​Company pension

 

If you are passionate about safe driving practices and enjoy mentoring others, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Driver Trainer and help shape the next generation of skilled drivers.

 

Job Type: Full-time

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Salary: £36,000.00 per year

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Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

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Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

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