Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.
Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge-ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.
We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Skelmersdale Depot (WN8 8DZ) 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 (WN8 8DZ)
Shift Pattern - 5 on 2 off- Tuesday to Saturday - 13pm Start Time - 47.5 hours per week.
Rate of Pay- £16.63 per hour plus £40 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:
Rate of pay is £16.63 per hour, weekly paid (plus premiums)
X2 Life Assurance
33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
Access an exclusive rewards platform
Enhanced family leave policies
Company Pension
Access to the Mller 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!
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Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ
Job Segment: Agricultural, Agriculture
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