Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer at our Droitwich Depot (WR9 0LW) 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.
1. Contract - Full Time / Permanent
2. Location - Droitwich Depot (WR9 0LW)
3. Shift Pattern – 5 over 7
4. 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;
5. DCPC Delivery
6. Fuel Efficient Driving
7. Driver Compliance
8. Post-accident fault rectification
9. Measure and target improvement against KPIs
Driver Trainer Key Skills & Experience
10. Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
11. An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
12. Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
13. Self – motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable
14. HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
15. Current CPC and digital driving card
16. No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
Driver Trainer Role & Responsibilities
17. Carry out pre-employment driver assessments for both Permanent and Agency drivers
18. Support MMID Health and Safety culture, including local safety campaigns
19. Working with the Lead Driver Trainer to support safety roadshows, local driver forums and national events
20. Promote and deliver driver development, to include Safe & Fuel-Efficient Driving aligned to A to G performance indicators (Connexus)
21. Support driver CPC periodic training requirements
22. Support internal LGV training opportunities
23. 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
24. Ensure compliance with company procedures and GDPR rules
25. Support Company SSoW processes and associated documentation relating to driver activities
26. Ensure drivers are familiar and proficient in operating existing and new equipment
27. Where directed – Train CIP techniques dependant on site requirements
28. Ensure that driver vocational licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process, ensuring all vocational driver licences are valid
29. Maintain up to date and accurate data within the Tachomaster analysis compliance system
30. Support the Lead Driver Trainer, to complete & support EU & RTWTD infringement remedial action
31. Complete post-accident remedial training
32. Communicate effectively with, Compliance teams & Transport teams to determine best practice is achieved fully in all areas
33. Risk assessment of route, delivery and collection locations This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Benefits
34. Rate of pay is £15.88 per hour, weekly paid (plus premiums)
35. X2 Life Assurance
36. 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
37. Access an exclusive rewards platform
38. Enhanced family leave policies
39. Company Pension
40. 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
41. Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
42. Be provided with a free corporate uniform
43. Free onsite secured colleague car parking
If you’re committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Process
If you’re committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note that applications will be reviewed week commencing 21st July.
Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ