Job Title: Driver TrainerDepartment: Woodside TankfreightLocation: CarringtonResponsible to: General Manager / DirectorsSalary Range: CompetitiveJob Overview:Woodside Tankfreight specialises in the transport of bulk powders, liquids, and gases across the UK and Ireland. Known for our expertise, reliability, and customer-centric approach, we are looking for an experienced Driver Trainer to join our team.The role of the Driver Trainer is to train, educate and update Tankfreight Drivers on the methods, procedures and legislation appropriate to facilitating safe & efficient completion of their duties including the preparation and delivery of driver CPC training. The successful candidate will be responsible for GB based Drivers and should be able to work flexible hours.Key Tasks:
* Assess potential drivers as part of the recruitment and selection process.
* Induction and training of newly recruited drivers in the procedures and processes relevant to the role and to general company principles including health and safety policies.
* Training of new and existing drivers in specific areas relating to loading / offloading of liquid and powder tanks or specific delivery/collection point which are procedure specific.
* Training of new and existing drivers on artic combinations. Assessing and evaluating driver's performance, utilising the telemetric systems. This will incorporate regular telemetric reviews and being able to act upon this information.
* Formally assess all company HGV drivers on a minimum basis of once a year.
* Review, update and retrain existing drivers on procedures and process relevant to general company principles and procedures including health and safety policies.
* Ensure all drivers are familiar with the latest customer requirements.
* Ensure drivers are clean, tidy and presentable in appearance and are fully equipped with the relevant company uniform and equipment.
* Ensure drivers keep vehicles to an appropriate level of cleanliness. Both inside and out.
* Undertake random staff drug and alcohol testing, using the in-house testing equipment.
* Report any health and safety issues, including near misses to the general manager.
* Participate in health and safety forum meetings, risk management meetings, driver meetings and participate in CPC course development and instruction.
* Participate with defect reporting management.
* Complete investigatory meetings as and when required.
* Assist with cause of damage investigations.
* Assist with collections and deliveries when required.
Hold a clean Class 1(C & E) licence
* Have the relevant experience in the bulk tanker industry and be able to demonstrate operational experience of both powder and liquid tanker
* Working knowledge of current transport legislation
* At least 1 years LGV Driver training experience including economic driving techniques and health and safety
Desirable Criteria:
* National / International Operator CPC qualification
* Advanced Driver Qualification
* Driving Instructor/ Assessor qualification
* Health & Safety qualification
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