Ferguson Transport & Shipping is recruiting for a Driver Trainer.
Based at the Company’s Logistics Hub in Annat, Fort William you will have a leading role in the developing, delivering and arranging training programmes for HGV Drivers, Shunter and Trainee Drivers and Transport Office Staff, with support from Human Resources and Transport Managers.
There is scope for this role to be full time or part time. Consideration can be given to flexible working hours to facilitate travel to our Logistics Hub. Travelling to other depots will be required to fulfill the needs of the role with use of a company car (private use of company car is not included).
The successful candidate must have excellent knowledge of (and ideally some experience of working in) the haulage industry. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint is also required. Being highly organised with good administration skills is essential for this role along with being adaptable to change.
About you:
1. Previous experience in a similar role or relevant qualification within the road haulage industry or associated training role
2. HGV C+E licence and a Certificate of Professional Competence in national Road Haulage Operations (preferred)
3. Knowledge of MS Office; particularly Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
4. Confident, professional manner;
5. Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
7. Excellent attention to detail
Main Responsibilities (list not exhaustive):
8. Supporting the Transport Directors, you will escalate any issues that occur during delivery of inductions and training.
9. Apply expert knowledge through training to ensure all drivers follow company standard operating procedures, improve driving technique, fuel efficiency, and reduce accident rates.
10. Carry out accident/incident investigation and report writing.
11. Keep up to date with DVSA working practices, including Earned Recognition
12. Implement a training programme based on the SAFED principles with a view to reducing the overall fuel consumption of the fleet.
13. Set up and maintain the company registration as a training provider with the JAUPT, write, develop and deliver CPC course suitable for the business needs and external parties.
14. In the longer term: Set up and maintain the company registration as a training provider with the SQA, develop and deliver ADR course suitable for the business needs and external parties.
15. Work alongside HR and the Transport Managers to recruit HGV Drivers, from reviewing applications, to interview and driver assessments.
16. Conduct a programme of Behaviour Based Safety Training with ADR training provider.
17. Support the EU & RTWTD Analyst with tachograph analysis and managing driver’s hours.
18. Write and develop internal training programmes, with the support of Transport Office staff and Human Resources, to suit individual progression plans and the needs of the business – including HGV driver training, forklift, plant and machinery (where deemed competent)
What you can expect:
19. A competitive salary;
20. Excellent scope to develop your career;
21. Relocation support;
22. Life assurance cover;
23. Occupational Health Support
24. Employee Assistance Programme;
25. Training & Development opportunities;
26. Company Pension Scheme
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