You will be responsible for the training requirements of the HGV drivers at M J Church Recycling Ltd. You will assist the Transport Managers to ensure our drivers are compliant and fully trained to complete their duties within M J Church. You will need a focused and organised can-do attitude to aid you to fulfil this role.

Responsibilities: 

• Have a strong understanding of current transport legislation and EU/WTD regulations and will continue to refresh this knowledge.
• Carry out driver training for new employees
• Carry out Tacho Training Where needed.
• Conduct driving assessments for current employees to ensure driving standards are monitored and maintained.
• Conduct driver Company inductions and ensure they are fully completed and recorded accurately.
• Conduct agency driver inductions and ensure they are fully completed and recorded accurately.
• Promote a safe culture and the process of reporting incidents / and near misses.
• Drug and Alcohol testing.
• Have the ability to adapt your teaching style to accommodate each inductee.
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of colleagues whilst in your control.
• Assist in the production of Toolbox talks and issue these to all relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Assist in the review and update of the RAMS and driver’s handbook for our HGV fleet.
• Complete vehicle familiarisation training for existing employees before a driver uses a different vehicle type for the first time.
• Liaise with departments to aid with their requirements. This will include increasing fuel efficiency, reducing accident damage and training requirements.
• Working with the Department managers and Transport Managers to assist with any motor vehicle accidents /Poor Safety, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and arranging re-training when needed.
• Aid with investigations into poor driver performance, driving standards or drivers conduct, then provide an assessment or retraining as required.
• Ensure correct and safe loading and unloading practices are observed by all Drivers, and in line with company RAMS.
• To undertake projects in support of senior management using initiative and thoroughness to deliver a professional standard of work in a timely fashion.
• Able to work on your own initiative with good organisational and time management skills and be able to work as a valued member of the compliance team.
• Able to prioritise your workload and plan and re-schedule as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Have a good understanding of the policies and procedures of M J Church and be able to demonstrate and promote these to the workforce.
• Follow and understand the undertaking and responsibilities of our Operator Licence’s. Notifying the Transport Managers of any noncompliant or issues you become aware of.

Applicants should preferably hold a Class 1 HGV licence but HGV Class 2 is essential.