HGV Driver Trainer - Lockerbie

Arla Foods, Lockerbie  

About the role

Arla Foods are actively seeking a Driver Trainer to work within the milk collection operation at the Inbound Transport Depot at Arla Foods, Lockerbie. The role is working a 47 hour per week on a Monday – Friday work pattern and it will be required to work a mixture of day and night shifts. This role will include 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays & company pension.

You’d be an integral part of the operation, working closely with management team to contribute to longer term business objectives. We’re committed to professional development, training and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you

Duties for the role will include

• Carry out driving assessments on all new drivers at Interview stage


• Driver Inductions


• Deliver Safe And Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) technique training


• EU drivers’ hours and FTA regulations


• Management of driver Infringements


• Health and safety training (i.e. manual handling, farm safety)


• Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work onsite and at farms


• Training drivers on Bulk Farm collections in line with the driver handbook.


• Farm hazard awareness training


• DTAS (Dairy Transport Assurance Scheme) training and annual assessments.


• Carrying out annual driver assessments, identifying training needs and action accordingly.


• Drug and alcohol testing.

What you’ll need to be successful in the role?

• A motivated individual who has experience in driver training and also holds a HGV license.


• Enthusiastic about teaching others, able to find different ways to engage and educate.


• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in written form.


• Health & Safety orientated and looking to drive the H&S agenda on site.


• Fully literate in writing up Safe Working Practices and How to Guides.


• Fully IT literate with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. 


• Confident in presenting to groups in training scenarios. 


• Beneficial Qualifications: RTITB trained in LGV Assessor Training, LGV Instructor Training, Yardshunter Instructor Training, (Beneficial but not mandatory) – Previous Experience in Milk Collection

We’re committed to professional development, training and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

We kindly ask you to apply as soon as possible via the link below. Applications will be dealt with as soon as they are received.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels. 

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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