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Driver Trainer 12 month FTC, biggleswade
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Client:
Warburtons Ltd
Location:
biggleswade, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
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Job Description:
Company description:
Company description:
About Us:
As the UKs No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.
Biggleswade is known for being the home of the world's first-ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century. Warburtons' newest site is conveniently situated with access to the A1, providing a gateway to the North and South, as well as easy access to both the East and West parts of England. Alongside its agricultural heritage, Biggleswade is ideally situated along the River Ivel and has a long-standing tradition of weekly markets dating back to the Middle Ages.
Job description:
Job Title: Driver Trainer
Function: Distribution
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term
Location: Biggleswade
Salary: Competitive based on Experience
Are you passionate about road safety, professional driving standards, and developing others? Join us at Warburtons as a Driver Trainer and help shape the future of our distribution excellence in Biggleswade.
At Warburtons, were proud of our heritage and excited about our future. As a sixth-generation family business and the UKs No.1 Bakery Brand, were committed to quality, innovation, and our people.
Why Join Us?
* Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term, Full Time
* Location: Biggleswade (with travel to Enfield, Banbury and surrounding sites)
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Salary: Competitive, based on experience
We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer:
* A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
* Family time is important to us, so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
* Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
* Life assurance
* Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website
* Continued investment in your personal developmentFully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew
* Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand
What You'll Be Doing:
Youll be instrumental in promoting a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring our drivers are trained to meet the highest standards. From CPC and SAFED training to vehicle-specific inductions, driving instruction and pre-employment assessments, youll play a vital role in ensuring our fleet operates safely and efficiently.
Essential Ingredients
Experience Conducting Driver Instruction
Holder of a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Current Class 2 driving licence and ability to pass a driving assessment
Experience in multi-drop distribution within an FMCG environment
Strong knowledge of transport legislation (Drivers Hours, WTD, Highway Code)
Understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
Excellent communication and coaching skills
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
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