Description
As a Driver Trainer in our Central Transport Operation at NEXT, 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 to get them off to the best possible start.
- 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 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.
- An LGV Assessors Qualification or similar to the role.
- Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule to ensure that we service our Transport departments requirements as effectively as possible.
- 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