Job Overview
Driver Trainer – permanent full‑time position at our distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. You will play a key role in developing, supporting and maintaining high driving standards across our Class1 driver workforce.
Hours: Days (early starts including weekend). Pay: £18.22 per hour plus £60 supplement per week. Guaranteed a certain number of hours per week. Flexibility required for training and assessments across shift patterns.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver practical and classroom‑based training to new and existing Class1 (C+E) drivers.
- Conduct driver interviews, driving assessments and recruitment assessments for prospective drivers.
- Deliver structured inductions for newly recruited drivers.
- Assess driver competence and provide constructive coaching and feedback to improve performance.
- Identify training needs and develop individual action plans.
- Promote safe, legal and fuel‑efficient driving practices in line with company standards and current legislation.
- Carry out refresher training and remedial coaching following incidents, complaints or performance concerns.
- Support Driver CPC training and ensure drivers remain compliant with current legislation and company policies.
- Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance records.
- Liaise with the Transport Management team to monitor driver performance and recommend improvements.
- Support new drivers throughout their probation period, providing mentoring and ongoing development.
- Promote a positive safety culture and ensure best practice is maintained across the driver team.
Essential Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence with Class1 (C+E) entitlement.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor or in a similar driver development role (or significant operational Class1 driving experience with a desire to move into training).
- Excellent knowledge of DVSA regulations, drivers’ hours rules and road transport legislation.
- Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to build confidence and develop others.
- Good organisational and administration skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Friendly, positive and professional approach to work.
Benefits
- 6 weeks holiday.
- Free canteen facilities.
- 15% staff discount at 300+ shops.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost.
- Free life assurance.
- Workplace pension.
- Staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
About the Company
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to deliver sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family‑oriented goods and to provide a genuine, friendly customer experience.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans. We work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.
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