# Driver Trainer

**Company**: NEXT
**Location**: South Ockendon, Essex
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: c£49,800
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

As a Driver Trainer at our South Ockendon Regional Service Centre, you'll play a vital role at the heart of our Transport operation, helping our driver population 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 predominantly Monday - Friday 06:00-15:00, although flexibility is 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 initial driver licence checks, training guidelines, and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.

- 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.

- Experience in coaching and delivering training, particularly Driver CPC modules.

- An LGV Assessors Qualification or similar.

- Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

- A flexible, adaptable mindset with organisational skills.

- A strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits:

- Sharesave scheme

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

- Generous bonus scheme

- 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

- Financial Wellbeing

- Apprenticeship

- Support Networks

## Skills

### Required
- Class 1 driving licence
- LGV Assessors Qualification
- coaching
- training delivery
- Driver CPC modules
- organisational skills
- communication skills

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