Driver Trainer

Job Description

Job Title: Driver TrainerReports to: Training & Recruitment Manager/Head of Operations, Operating CompanyLocation: RochdaleBasic Purpose of RoleAccountable for training and recruitment across the Operating Company, including operations, engineering, and functional support teams. to ensure that the Driver Trainer will work within and embed the divisional governance framework set by the Operations SteeringGroup, also ensuring the operational excellence policies and procedures are adopted within the depot. Train new employees in accordance with all relevant legislation and company standards, providing updates and escalating key issues or concerns to the linemanager.Engage front-linecolleagues through effective communication, active listening, and recognition.Key Accountabilities• Work with local managers to ensure that teams are competently trained, and to achieve agreed establishment requirements• Consistently deliver high-quality training in line with a divisional framework and local guidelines, specifically, but not exclusively in the following areas:• Instruct new recruits to DSA PCV standard• Undertake theory tests and ensure an adequate stock of theory certificates• dCPC training for both new and established drivers• Remedial support following critical incidents or driver skills assessment to restore confidence and competence• Adhere to agreed processes to effectively induct new employees, ensuring trainees work in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies and procedures• Execute the local training and recruitment plans• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of training and recruitment standards and performance• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure positive relationships are maintained between the Training team and the business.• Ensure a comprehensive handover and coordination across shifts.• Undertake driving duties, as required.• Ensure an effective working relationship with recognised trade union representatives and officials.• Comply with requisition to pay procedures and delegated authorities.• Other duties commensurate with the role as may be deemed appropriate by the line manager.Role Profile (Skills, Experience, and Qualifications required)• Required behaviors, habits, skills, and experience are outlined in the FirstGroup First LineManager – Tier 1 Role Profile• Performance indicators / KPIs are outlined in the FirstGroup First Line Manager – Tier 1 Role Profile• Qualifications / Professional Membership: GCSE English Language, GCSE Mathematics, PCV license, and ILM Level 3 certification in Coaching and mentoring (mandatory)FIRSTGROUP JOB DESCRIPTIONCompany Responsibilities• Adhere to all FirstGroup and First Bus policies and procedures• Undertake any training and development activities at the request of the line manager• Champion behavioral change through BeSafe, ensuring that you and your team have positively reinforced safety conversations• At all times, comply with your responsibilities within the Health and Safety Policy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation• Ensure that risk assessments are carried out for areas and activities under the role holders control,that appropriate control measures are implemented and the recommendations are communicated to all of those who may be at risk• Report incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences in a timely manner and ensure effective remedial action is taken• Promote and implement, where appropriate, safe working practices by means of campaigns, and initiatives and promote a positive attitude to safety through personal leadership• Support the Companys environmental campaigns and be aware of FirstGroups annual environmental targets