Transport Driver Trainer - Night Shift

Posted 6 hours 59 minutes ago by John Lewis Partnership

Permanent
Full Time
Training Jobs
Berkshire, Bracknell, United Kingdom, RG120
Job Description
About the role

As a Driver Trainer with a C+E license, you'll have the important job of ensuring all our drivers are of the highest standard and that they represent the John Lewis Partnership brand professionally while out on-the-road in our articulated lorries. It's a hugely rewarding role as you train, assess and test Partners (including apprentices) and agency drivers to pass our HGV programme, helping them to obtain their own license. You'll also maintain their ongoing training and keep Partner training records for all Transport Partners.

At a glance
  • Working pattern - This is an onsite role based out of our Bracknell Transportation Office.
  • The role involves working in night shifts and working 5 out of 7 days a week (potentially covering weekends).
  • Shift Premium - to be discussed at the interview
  • Contract type - Permanent.
Key Responsibilities

Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing all transport drivers ensuring they meet the required driving and Partnership standards.
  • Conducting DCPC training.
  • Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to, including reporting injuries, accidents, and any Health and Safety issues.
  • Attending regular meetings and communicating any operational issues to the management team.
  • Ensure Partner Training Records are maintained and give appropriate refresher training when necessary and as requested by a Transport First Line Manager.
  • Maintain an up to date understanding of the latest driving regulations, techniques, and vehicle technology, using this knowledge to pass onto trainees.
  • Operational monitoring of tachographs, accidents, vehicle facilities, and Microlise.

Internally the role is called Driver Trainer CE Licence.

Essential skills/experience you'll need
  • LGV C+E licence entitlement.
  • CPC approved instructor.
  • Drivers CPC.
  • Experience of LGV1 training.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
  • Experience in assessing drivers.
  • Drivers CPC qualification and qualification to deliver the programme.
  • DSA instructor qualification.
Additional Information
  • The interview process will be conducted in-person at our Bracknell office, and includes a practical driving assessment.