Driver Trainer - Day Shift

Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting in Kettering?

Our brand-new site, situated at Symmetry Park, will offer a fresh and innovative environment, and we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to help lay the foundation for something truly great.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Kettering team at Greggs as a Driver Trainer.

We can offer you:

• 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Free hot drinks while on a shift break
• Profit share:
  We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues whohave at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
• Career progression and learning and development
• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365daysa year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social,and financial wellbeing
• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupon sand lifestyle offers
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business!  to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

• This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered.
• Working 45 hours on Day shift, start time will be between 06.00 - 09.00
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Kettering, NN14 1FQ

• Carry out driving assessments as part of recruitment process
• Plan and review new driver training covering site introduction, routes, safe systems of work, Tacho procedures, defect reporting and walk round checks
• Perform annual in cab driver assessments
• Retrain underperforming drivers such as those with poor anticipation and/or high levels of harsh braking
• Retrain and assess drivers following RTIs
• Deliver DVWC Training andSlow Manoeuvring Course as directed
• Conduct Driver Assessments of Greggs Shop Maintenance Team as appropriate
• Assist with the administration of RTI investigations and retraining
• Carries out annual refresher training for Tachographs, Defect reporting and walk round checks.
• Train drivers in vehicle and equipment (eg taillift) specific use
• Carries out specific Tacho training with drivers who have infringed as agreed with site
• Carries out safe systems training with drivers and loaders to include loading, deliveries, refuelling, use of tail lifts etc
• Assists the Departm ent in carrying out new shop re views and reports back on any issues
• In conjunction with site management identify training & development needs
• Evaluate the impact of training and development activities to support improvement
• Work with the site Learning & Development Facilitator to ensure all training is recorded, the correct process is followed and the correct documentation is used at all times

You will fit right into this role if you:

• Hold a valid Class 1 C+E Driving Licence
• Have a current CPC and digital tachograph card
• Excellent standard of driver performance.
• Proficient using Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong understanding of current transport legislation and EU/WTD Regulations.
• Confident in course presentation to groups.
• Able to work away from home, if and when required.

Desired

Qualifications:

• RTITB, RoSPA or DIA qualified trainer.

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome tever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves  can read more about us here:
Greggs Careers | About Greggs.

• Contract Details Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required depending on business needs
• Contract Hours Full time - 45 hours per week