Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

Our Banbury site are now recruiting for a Driver Trainer on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 days, 8am-5pm, flexibility required.

The purpose of a Driver Trainer is to deliver driver related training, evaluate and monitor the impact of training on Great Bear Drivers.

Key Duties of a Driver Trainer:

• Deliver in house, periodic Driver CPC training.
• Undertaking annual assessments on drivers.
• Providing post incident training, guidance and advice.
• Deliver training relating to drivers’ hours / tachographs / WTD rules and regulations to new starters and existing drivers.                                     
• Provide new starter training / Inductions.
• Report on (both verbal and written) the ability and performance of drivers following all driver training courses undertaken, using counselling and coaching techniques as required.
• Keep and maintain up to date and accurate records of all driver training undertaken.
• Liaise with the transport management team as necessary in order to maximise benefits for all training provided, ensuring that all training is relevant and in line with best practice.
• Monitor the standard of drivers driving and provide information, advice and guidance to departments such as H&S, Transport and HR.

• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Attention to detail/ accuracy.
• Essential skills in LGV C&E Driving Licence.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information to trainees.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• A good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office applications.
• Qualified to Advanced driving level would be desirable.
• Excellent presentation skills.

As part of its Drive to make Great Bare a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Driver Trainer role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam