About

• Company Description
• Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
• At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
• Job Description
• Great Bear has a new opportunity for for an experienced Driver Trainer to join our team at our Sheffield site.
• As the Driver Trainer you will be responsible for delivering driver related training, evaluate and monitor the impact of training on Great Bear Drivers.
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
• Salary: £37,000 per annum
• Key Duties of a Driver Trainer
• Deliver training relating to drivers’ hours / tachographs / WTD rules and regulations to new and existing drivers.
• Maintain up to date training records and be proactive in identifying training needs.
• Update Great Bear Distribution Drivers’ Manual as and when required.
• Deliver manual handling and refresher training.
• Deliver training regarding SAFED/ Fuel Economy and Defensive Driving.
• Monitor the standard of Great Bear driving and provide information, advice and guidance to departments such as H&S, Transport and HR.
• Liaise with other personnel such as Transport Manager, Transport Planners and operations desk staff coordinators as necessary in order to maximise benefits for all training provided.
• Report on (both verbal and written) the ability and performance of drivers following all driver training courses undertaken, using counselling and coaching techniques as required.
• Use Microlise performance statistics to proactively manage the driver’s performance.
• Support the induction process.
• Ensure the transport department is fully compliant with all training requirements
• Qualifications
• HGV Driving License – full, clean C+E.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Adaptable approach to work/ training.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information to trainees.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• A good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office applications.
• Qualified to Advanced driving level would be desirable.
• Additional Information
• As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
• Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
• If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!