Driver Trainer

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Our Hilsea site have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Trainer to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience. 

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. 

The purpose of a Driver Trainer is to ensure drivers are assessed before employment, trained in line with company policy and standards from commencement of employment and throughout their career. To support where practicable within our site compliance team ensuring standards are met and exceeded wherever possible.

Key Duties of a Driver Trainer:

• Deliver all aspects of training to the drivers, including vehicle and trailer specific familiarisation, SAFED training and Driver CPC.
• Assess potential new drivers, both permanent and agency.
• Plan and deliver the induction plan for new drivers.
• Ensure training records are kept up to date and files are maintained.  
• Update and brief SSOW processes and associated documentation to the drivers.
• Ensure drivers are familiar with existing equipment and that drivers are trained and proficient on new equipment when purchased or hired in the future.
• Ensure the drivers licence entitlements are valid as part of pre-employment process.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Tachomaster system including Risk Profiling.
• Review drivers infringements, arrange re-training when necessary.
• Work with the Operations and Transport Manager to review any motor vehicle accidents, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and arranging re-training when needed.
• Maintain communication between the Drivers and the operational teams to ensure all training requirements are achieved and policies are adhered to.

• HGV Driving Licence – full, clean C+E.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of working as HGV driver.
• Educated to GCSE level.
• Training Qualification.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software.
• CPC National Road Haulage Desirable.
• HGV Driving Instructor qualification advantageous. 
• Planning and organisational skills.

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x3 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!