Transport Driver Trainer Days

About the role

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

 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

You will need

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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

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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