Driver Trainer

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 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


• 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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