Transport Driver Trainer Days

Job Description

Due to the integration of a new BRP Haydock Outbase into our existing DC transport operation, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Trainer (Part Time/Driving Duties) to join our existing training team. Our training team are key to our operation, helping us to train and develop our colleagues to ensure they always comply with our Health, Safe and Legal requirements. Flexibility is key within the role to ensure training coverage over all operational hours.

Main responsibilities of the role are:

· To support the Transport Training Manager & Section Managers in developing the team of driver colleagues

· To support in the continuous improvement of a Health, Safe, Legal and efficient transport operation in line with the site strategy ensuring compliance with Company policies, procedures and Health and Safety legislation and Transport legal compliance.

· To provide training for driver colleagues to include, but not exhaustive:

o In-cab training

o Company procedures (SOP’s)

o Current legislation (Tachograph Legislation)

o Driver CPC

o Driving assessments

o Driver Inductions

o Agency drivers’ assessments and site inductions

o Drug / Alcohol Testing & Licence checks

· Involvement with driver recruitment

· Support the management team in developing driver efficiencies

· Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of training Files Administration

· Support the department in completions of risk assessments and safe systems of work

· Completion of all shunter training

· To support the operation with store deliveries when required

· To implement and share “best practice” in processes, systems and documentation across the Booker network

· Assist in the preparation of regular briefings and communications to the team

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• Supply chain experience will be considered in lieu of qualifications
• Drug & Alcohol Trained
• RTITB Driver assessor
• I.O.S.H. General Certificate
• P.U.W.E.R. assessment skills
• IT Literate
• Knowledge of Driver Hours, Tachograph’s and Working Time Regulations, transport legislation and Health & Safety legislation
• DSA trained standards, such as Train the Trainer
• Deliver to timescales
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Methodical approach to figures and reporting
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) with all parties required
• Influencing / Coaching / Training skills
• Numerate and literate
• Positive attitude, Effective communicator at all levels, Team working skills
• Well-organised
• High Attention to detail, and show initiative, resilience and tenacity

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk