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HGV Driver Trainer
Swansea, South Wales
£32,000 - £35,000 + Company Van
The Driver Trainer will deliver training to the driving workforce, ensuring the highest professional standards and compliance with current legislation. This role supports our business strategy by providing outstanding advice and training.
The candidate;
- Previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer
- Full clean C+E driving license
- Valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/ Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card
- Level 3 education certificate (PTLLS) or equivalent
- SAFED Instructor certification
- Driver and Training and Assessment Related qualifications are essential (RTITB, RHA, SAFED and/or equivalent)
- Experience in classroom delivery, including DCPC
- Confidence and professionalism with the ability to inspire and motivate
- Good knowledge of EU Drivers Hours Regulations and WTD
- Train the Trainer Qualification/Assessor Qualifications
- JAUPT approved training assessor is desirable
- Experience with flat beds or walking floors is highly desirable
- Ability to influence and being able to communicate at all levels
- Highly IT literate
- Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.
- Ability to maintain high standards whilst working under pressure
- Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude
Duties and Responsibilities;
- To undertake assessment of new drivers during interview process
- To undertake assessment of circa 50 employed drivers
- To deliver driver training program in line with driver CPC requirements and Company program in both classroom and field based environments
- To work with the Head of Operations to improve fleet fuel efficiency
- To work with the Head of Operations to reduce accident damage
- To carry out accident investigation and interview drivers as required
- To undertake projects in support of senior management using initiative and thoroughness to deliver a professional standard of work in a timely fashion
- To undertake appropriate training and personal development activities
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and level of the post
- To assist in promotion and development of future planned training department initiatives.
- To undertake support and training of non-driving colleagues in line with business requirements
- Development of Training Course Materials and Driver Handbooks Understand and adhere to Legal Requirements i.e. Health & Safety
- Assist in achieving full legal compliance with the Operators License, Health and Safety and Driver Hour Regulations.
- Implementing appropriate courses including tachograph, manual handling, fuel management, defensive driving and safety training.
- Keep up to date with developments in training i.e. reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
- Reviewing data from the in cab telematics and Tachograph analysis systems including Driver Hour Infringements, MPG, Idling, Harsh Braking/Acceleration and agreeing a corrective training plan.
If you have HGV Driver Trainer experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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