Driver Trainer

Company description:

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job description:

T itle: Driver Trainer
Function: Distribution
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Basingstoke and Bognor

Are you a top-tier Driver Trainer or Driver Assessor looking to take on your next exciting challenge? Were seeking a dedicated Driver Trainer for our Basingstoke and Bognor Regis locations. This role is Monday to Friday with some flexibility needed.

Working closely with the Driver Operations Team at both sites, youll play a key role in supporting our teams by delivering driver training and assessments for both new and current team members. Youll lead by example, championing safe, economical, and professional driving standards and acting as an ambassador for excellence in driving. This is a unique opportunity to join us on our journey of continuous improvement and innovation, and to contribute to the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of our products to customers.

• Holder of a current and up to date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence CPC and a Class 1 license
• An experienced Driver Trainer or Driving Assessor
• Have an excellent knowledge of current Transport Legislation
  

In this collaborative role, youll partner with the distribution team to ensure new drivers are smoothly onboarded, meeting all Company policies, health and safety guidelines, and legal requirements. Youll also support our existing drivers with ongoing training and development to help them excel in their roles.

Were passionate about personal development, and youll have the chance to implement a training schedule that supports drivers working towards higher category licenses through Warburtons.
With previous experience in Distribution, youll have a strong knowledge of transport legislation, including driver regulations, the mobile working time directive, and the Highway Code. A current CPC is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for coaching and developing others.

If youre ready to make a positive impact and lead our teams to success, wed love to hear from you

As Britains Best Loved Food Brand we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family company supplying 18,000 retail customers from 12 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Our family of 4,500 colleagues throughout the UK, have recognised us as a Sunday Times Top 30 Best Big Companies to work for.
Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Basingstoke Distribution Depot is proud of our One Team culture and the role we play in distributing our freshly baked products to our customers. Basingstoke has around 80 colleagues working across distribution and warehousing from a wide range of nationalities, who support in the delivery of over one million items per week. Our drivers pick and deliver to West London from Watford to Croydon, Including Central London as far as Battersea, Fulham, and Bayswater.

Bognor Regis Distribution Depot is proud of our One Team culture and the role we play in distributing our freshly baked products to our customers. Bognor Regis has over 100 colleagues working across distribution and warehousing from a wide range of nationalities, who support in the delivery of over one million items per week to around 1000 stores. Our drivers pick and deliver to stores as far as Poole, Winchester, Aldershot, Weybridge, Leatherhead, Crawley & Eastbourne and anywhere in between.

At last, and by no means least you will want to know what your bread is worth.
A slice of the annual profits
Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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