Job Description
We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Skelmersdale Depot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.
In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality driver assessments, inductions, and ongoing development training, including CPC and fuel-efficient driving techniques. You’ll play a key part in promoting our safety culture, supporting compliance, and ensuring drivers are confident and competent with all equipment and procedures.
You’ll also contribute to post-incident training, maintain accurate compliance records, and work closely with transport and compliance teams to uphold best practices.
* Contract - Full Time / Permanent
* Location - Skelmersdale Depot
* Shift Pattern – to be discussed at interview
* Rate of Pay- £15.88 per hour plus £20 per week Driver Trainer Supplement
Driver Trainer Primary Focus
Support all areas of driver development and training including but not limited to;
* DCPC Delivery
* Fuel Efficient Driving
* Driver Compliance
* Post-accident fault rectification
* Measure and target improvement against KPIs
Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience
* Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
* An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
* Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
* Self – motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable
* HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
* Current CPC and digital driving card
* No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities
* Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers
* Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns
* Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events
* Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)
* Support driver CPC periodic training requirements
* Support internal LGV training opportunities
* Deliver all aspects of new driver induction training and existing driver development training, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation and manual handling techniques – in accordance to site or operational requirements
* Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules
* Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities
* Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment
* Where directed – Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements
* Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid
* Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system
* Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action
* Complete post-accident remedial training
* Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas
* Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Driver Trainer Benefits
As a Driver Trainer, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution, and help you thrive both in and out of work:
* A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly with planned transition to monthly pay over 2025/2026
* X2 Life Assurance
* 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
* Access an exclusive rewards platform
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Company Pension
* Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
* Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
* Be provided with a free corporate uniform
* Free onsite secured colleague car parking
If you’re committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ