Driver Trainer

• Hours: 45 Hours per week working day shifts (Early starts including weekend)

  Pay: £18.22 per hour plus £60 supplement per week.

• Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more!

We are looking to recruit an experienced Driver Trainer who will be based at our distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

This is a permanent full-time position where you will play a key role in developing, supporting and maintaining high driving standards across our Class 1 driver workforce. You will be responsible for delivering practical and classroom-based training, assessing driver competence and supporting the recruitment and development of new and existing drivers.

Pay, working hours & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £18.22 and you will be guaranteed a certain number of hours work per week. Flexibility will be required as training and assessments may occasionally take place across different shift patterns to support the operation.

In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Free canteen facilities.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

As one of our Driver Trainers you will:

• Deliver practical training to new and existing Class 1 (C+E) drivers.

• Conduct driver interviews, driving assessments and recruitment assessments for prospective drivers.
• Deliver structured inductions for newly recruited drivers.
• Assess driver competence and provide constructive coaching and feedback to improve performance.
• Identify training needs and develop individual action plans where required.
• Promote safe, legal and fuel-efficient driving practices in line with company standards and current legislation.
• Carry out refresher training and remedial coaching following incidents, complaints or performance concerns.
• Support Driver CPC training and ensure drivers remain compliant with current legislation and company policies.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance records.
• Liaise with the Transport Management team to monitor driver performance and recommend improvements.
• Support new drivers throughout their probation period, providing mentoring and ongoing development.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure best practice is maintained across the driver team.

You will need:

• A full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor or in a similar driver development role (or significant operational Class 1 driving experience with a desire to move into training).
• Excellent knowledge of DVSA regulations, drivers' hours rules and road transport legislation.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to build confidence and develop others.
• Good organisational and administration skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A friendly, positive and professional approach to work.

We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an old-fashioned, genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our Driver Trainers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and compliance across our transport operation. By developing and supporting our drivers, they help ensure we continue to deliver an excellent service to our shops while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.