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Senior Driver Development Coach
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Job Description
The Role
As a Senior Driver Development Coach, you will play a pivotal role in our Driving Academy, raising safety standards, and enhancing performance across our fast-paced transport network. Working closely with the Driver Training Manager, you will make a tangible difference by shaping the operational training agenda, lowering road risks through defensive driving techniques, and championing fuel-efficient coaching initiatives. Leading by example, you will directly manage a dedicated team of Driver Development Coaches within our Central Transport team, providing them with regular 1-2-1 support, review meetings, and proactive performance management to ensure flawless training consistency. Based at our flagship Distribution Centre in South Elmsall, you will be a key player in our Transport team, demonstrating flexibility and a can-do attitude. From day one, NEXT is committed to supporting your professional growth, providing comprehensive onboarding and the tools needed to establish yourself as a departmental legislative expert within our industry-leading, in-house Driving Academy.
What You'll Take On
- Collaborate with the transport administration team to plan, structure, and deliver highly organised inductions for all new permanent and agency drivers.
- Lead, mentor, and conduct performance reviews and regular 1-2-1s with the Central Transport DDC team to maintain consistent, high-quality training delivery.
- Plan and conduct general driving assessments, actively identifying operational areas for improvement, and delivering robust post-accident training and evaluations.
- Deliver engaging, compliant CPC training modules to our LGV Drivers through a flexible blend of interactive online and classroom-based sessions.
- Support the Driver Training Manager in designing, reviewing, and continuously improving innovative training materials and long-term upskilling strategies.
- Ensure all driver assessments and training documentations are meticulously updated and aligned with active Company policies and health and safety risk assessments.
- Maintain operational flexibility to support our 24-hour distribution network, occasionally adjusting your hours to deliver training across night shifts, weekends, and regional service centres.
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What You'll Bring
- Proven expertise as a Driver Trainer with a minimum of 1 year practical Class 1 C+E driving experience, alongside a comprehensive understanding of tachograph and Working Time regulations.
- Strong coaching credentials with a natural ability to deliver structured training programmes, particularly driver CPC modules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of influencing and motivating individuals in a positive, constructive manner.
- Natural leadership and management capabilities, with the confidence to support, manage, and develop a team of coaching professionals, having previous experience of managing a team.
- An adaptable approach to work, with the resilience to reprioritise your schedule efficiently when operational plans change quickly in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to keep pace with shifting workplace legislation, training guidelines, and safety compliance standards.
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About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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