Driver Trainer

Due to the continued growth of our business, we are delighted to announce that we are recruiting Driver Trainers to work from our Tipton depot.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an award-winning transport team, who have won numerous awards for Operational, Business and H&S excellence over the last two years.

As a Driver Trainer, you will work Monday to Friday inclusive. On top of this you will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours a week meaning your salary will be £36,509 plus a quarterly bonus of up to £1000. You’ll also receive 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise employees who are undergoing training or assessment
• Retrain / coach any staff member observed contravening company procedures, breaches of compliance and health & safety
• Observe and improve delivery team performance through coaching / recording for further action as required
• Ensure Drivers’ licences are checked in accordance with company procedures and that accurate records are kept
• Ensure own knowledge of workplace legislation, compliance and any other industry changes are kept up to date to become departmental experts
• Drivers’ tachograph infringements that the driver requires coaching on are done within the time scale. 
• Deliver inductions for every new Driver
• Deliver annual driving assessments for all Drivers

Skills and Knowledge:

• Hold a valid Cat C+E licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to deliver driver CPC training
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulations
• Familiarity with UK routes and geography
• Experience in supervision or leadership roles
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to work, including occasional overnight stays and travel to other sites for assessments

Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. However, a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role applied for.

In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood, and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.

Wren Kitchens is not only passionate about kitchens, but we are also passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work!

This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!