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Distribution Trainer
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Job Description
Distribution Trainer
Salary: £42,922 plus £1,500 attendance bonus
Hours: 45hrs per week
Schedule: Working any 5 days from 7- flexible working hours which will be discussed at interview
Location: Portbury
Brakes are looking for a Distribution Trainer to join us at our Portbury Depot to support the on-site teams. You will form part of the Transport department's training team, working alongside several shareholders in a varied role. From training our drivers in the classroom, to on-road assessments and training.
As Distribution Trainer you’ll be a people person with the ability to inspire and train our new drivers in line with Brakes Induction Training. Providing ongoing support to complete probation reviews with our new starters. We will look to you to conduct morning briefs when any changes in legislation/policies occur. You'll ensure all our drivers receive refresher training before their expiry date by keeping accurate training documents up to date adhering to new process with captured data entered within a training cycle/matrix.
As Distribution Trainer you will be responsible for the completion of Manual Handling Training for Distribution staff. You’ll also be responsible for accident reduction and behavioural monitoring whilst also carrying out driver assessments when required.
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Your working hours will be predominantly day shift; with requirements for flexibility where required to cover the department's training needs across all shifts, including nights where required. You will need an eye for accuracy, HGV2 licence, Digital Tachograph Card, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) ideally with recent HGV driving experience (preferably multi-drop experience) and ROSPA; AET is required for the role and a class 1 license would be beneficial.
In return we offer a great package including salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus charitable events to get involved with, free food days, family days and summer BBQs along with huge discounts on award-winning products within our staff sales. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
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Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly
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