HGV Trainer Permanent Based in Walthamstow £45,000 pa   Working for a well known branded food manufacturer within the UK, this operation is 24/7 365 days per year. Part of the ABF, this group work with 50 countries worldwide and have plans to continuously grow.   The business isn't for the faint hearted, it's pacey, relentless and demanding, with a friendly and positive attitude and it operates in a friendly open way.  Class 1 Licence Essential Shift Pattern: Working Day and occasional Nights 5+ years driving experience Reporting directly to the Transport Manager with indirect reporting to the Transport Front Line Manager Supporting the Driver Assessor with responsibility for the coaching and ongoing training of delivery drivers. Specific coaching on safe and fuel-efficient driving, correct usage of tachograph systems, delivery point risk assessment, manual handling, diversion management, satellite navigation usage and bridge strike awareness. Full written supporting documentation to be provided in support of assessment and driver behaviour. Key Accountabilities Following assessment criteria, accompanying driver on routes, full written assessment on driving style, behaviours, and compliance. An experienced driver with exemplary standards, you will be the bridge between having a genuine driver focus coupled with a complete understanding of the business legal compliance obligations. All criteria covered in driver induction will need to be evidenced in driver coaching sessions. Detailed knowledge of working and legal compliance SOP’s will be required to enable coaching of correct standards. To be a custodian of driver tachograph coaching supporting infringement and driver error reduction. Support RTA investigations and delivery of corrective actions. Monitor manual handling operations, coaching correct methods with observations supporting FLM’s with 1 to 1’s where appropriate.   Take a leading role communicating to all drivers on the working time directive, the impact on drivers and any future initiatives specifically aimed at driving controls and behaviours. Identifying ongoing training and produce periodic plans according. Become part of the site steering team for vehicle operations management.  The Right Person A Self-starter with excellent planning skills. Safety first focused, continually promoting the message. A confident and capable presenter, with an engaging training style. A good awareness of diversity and the ability to tailor their approach accordingly. Exceptional record keeping, data protection assured. The energy and determination to set the standards and drive quality. Essential C+E license holder. Computer literacy, spreadsheets, newsletters, PowerPoint At least 5 years experience as a driver in a commercially challenging, results driven, FMCG environment.  Altitude-Recruitment acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business