# Driver Trainer

**Company**: NEXT
**Location**: Motherwell, Lanarkshire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £19.62 per hour
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

As a Driver Development Coach at our Motherwell Regional Service Centre, you'll play a vital role in our Transport operation, helping drivers stay safe, confident, and efficient on the road.

Working closely with the on-site Transport Management Team, Driver Training Manager, and the wider Driving Academy, you will champion road safety, reduce accidents through defensive driving, and promote fuel-efficient driving techniques.

The position is Monday - Friday 06:00-15:00, with flexibility required to support the operations.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct van and LGV driving assessments for recruitment of core and agency Drivers.

- Plan and deliver engaging induction programmes for all new permanent and agency drivers.

- Carry out routine driving assessments, post-accident retraining, and tailored coaching to support continuous driver development.

- Deliver interactive CPC training through a mix of classroom and online learning sessions.

- Ensure driver licence checks, training guidelines, and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.

- Partner with our Risk and Compliance Officer to review delivery points across NEXT retail stores and Total Platform client sites.

- Keep accurate, compliant training records and documentation up to date.

- Support the wider distribution network by occasionally adjusting working hours or travelling to other Regional Service Centres as required.

Requirements:

- A valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence and a minimum of 1 year Class 1 driving experience alongside a practical knowledge of tachograph rules and Working Time regulations.

- Experience in coaching and delivering training, particularly Driver CPC modules, in a clear and encouraging way.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others positively and build great working relationships.

- A flexible, adaptable mindset with the organisational skills to reprioritise your day quickly when plans change.

- A strong commitment to health and safety, with a supportive approach to helping colleagues succeed.

Benefits:

- Sharesave scheme

- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- Class 1 driving licence
- tachograph rules
- Working Time regulations
- coaching
- training delivery
- communication skills
- interpersonal skills
- organisational skills
- health and safety

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