Driver Trainer

Shred-it, Larkfield, Kent

Driver Trainer

Salary Not Specified

Shred-it, Larkfield, Kent

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 25 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 522d591ed1fa447abb445ad316538f10

Full Job Description

Develop and assist fleet operations for the UK in cooperation with Fleet Engineering & Fleet Safety Teams. Collaborate with the UK Operations & UK National Fleet Manager UK & IE to implement the strategic plan and deliver a fleet driver training and development strategy. To implement and roll out a driver training and development package across the UK operational fleets, reduction of fleet/driver related incidents. Key functions of this role are the ongoing development and training of our drivers across our 500 diverse vehicle fleet, with vehicles ranging from 3.5t vans to Class 1 HGV. Using data received from telematics, incident investigations & requests from individual depots, train and develop our drivers to the highest standards for driving and road safety. This position may require working with other driver trainers & the development and supervision of the companies locally based Driver Assessors.Key Job Activities: Responsible for the training and development of the UK operational drivers. Work closely with the business key stakeholders to ensure that driver training and incident reduction meets their needs both now and, in the future ensuring they are fully briefed on all projects regarding all aspects of driver development & fleet related safety, including regulatory changes and company policies. Implementing and utilizing new and existing technology (telematics), working in partnership with operations and engineering to develop, implement, and monitor standard metrics, dashboards, processes, and approaches within the UK fleet environment to improve driver style & reduce vehicle incidents. Champion our current initiatives SWAT & GOAL. Work with UK operations to develop a training pack for new drivers joining the business. Training, developing, and mentoring the local based driver assessor network via a train the trainer approach. Implement a company passport to drive initiative & plan annual assessments to maintain all drivers to this level of driver skills. To assist sites on accident investigation as required. Development of training course materials and assist with driver handbooks as required. Assist the fleet team in achieving full legal compliance with the operator's license, health and safety and driver hour regulations. Implementing appropriate courses including tachograph, fuel management, defensive driving, and safety training.

Education or equivalent - High school, College., Previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer/Assessor, Driver and Training and Assessment Related qualifications are essential (ADI, RTITB, RHA, SAFED and/or equivalent). Train the Trainer Qualification/Assessor Qualifications/JAUPT approved training assessor. CPC Qualification and full UK HGV C+E Driving Licence. Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. You must provide evidence of previous driver training experience at a strategic and operational fleet level within an organisation with a large (500 +) fleet of vehicles (HGV, Trailers & Vans).

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Stericycle offers you:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
  • Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
  • Annual performance related pay review.
  • Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
  • Flu voucher
  • Eye Test voucher
  • And more…