Driver Trainer

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We’re Recruiting for a Driver Trainer
We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Hoddesdon Depot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.
This is a great opportunity for candidates who will enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company
Driver Trainer Primary Focus
Support all areas of driver development and training including but not limited to;
- DCPC Delivery
- Fuel Efficient Driving
- Driver Compliance
- Post-accident fault rectification
- Measure and target improvement against KPIs
Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience
- Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
- An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
- Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
- Self – motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable
- HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
- Current CPC and digital driving card
- No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities
- Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers
- Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns
- Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events
- Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)
- Support driver CPC periodic training requirements
- Support internal LGV training opportunities
- Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation and manual handling techniques – in accordance to site or operational requirements
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules
- Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities
- Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment
- Where directed – Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements
- Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid
- Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system
- Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action
- Complete post-accident remedial training
- Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas
- Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, monthly paid
- X2 Life Assurance
- 28 days annual holiday
- Access an exclusive rewards platform
- Company Pension
- Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
- Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
- Be provided with a free corporate uniform
- Free onsite secured colleague car parking