Driver Trainer-MyFleet

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Driver Trainer

Home based with UK travel
Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

Here at Serco, we’re seeking a Driver Trainer to provide expert knowledge, advice and support to the business regarding the construct, delivery and execution of Driver Training across multiple business units, establishing, implementing and maintaining effective procedures and administrative systems. You will deliver bespoke driver training designed to improve skills, behaviour and performance of drivers across the business, driving financial improvements and reducing the risk of accident, incident and potential for consequential injury/damage, focusing on delivery of defensive driving techniques and road safety regulations awareness.

In this key role, you will contribute to the strategy for margin improvement and high growth through Fleet Driver Training service efficiencies and innovation. Deliver on our commitments to provide high quality services that create sustainable value for our customers, employees and shareholders through our Fleet workshop portfolio.

As part of this you will:

Strategy and Plans:

• Contribute as a member of the MyFleet senior management team and in the formation of the business unit training strategies and associated plans.
• Make training process and delivery recommendations to the business where changes in legislation may dictate and contribute to industry best practice for driving standards ensuring at all times that the service meets legislative needs. 
• Seek opportunities to improve training delivery methods and to optimise the student learning experience to ensure that time is used effectively, and learning is understood and applied in a working environment.

Customers and Markets:

• To lead and engage in the development of a network of senior relationships with Fleet customers and stakeholders in order to anticipate and meet the Business Unit existing and future needs.
• Lead and manage the relationship with any associated external Fleet providers and National Governing Bodies for the Training, Safety and wellbeing of students.  RTITB, LUK, RHA etc

Organisation and People:

• Implement appropriate training policies, practices and equipment to ensure that the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees operating Fleet & Plant is actively managed.
• Engage with Enabling Services fleet managers and Contract Managers to effectively influence, lead and prioritise training to ensure the most effective delivery of service improvements is achieved.
• Assisting with the Planning, prioritising and allocation of Training workloads and KPI’s.

Operations:

• To provide driver training to staff in all driving disciplines including both novice and experienced drivers as detailed in the driver training policy and to meet legislative needs.
• Develop, design and maintain up to date driver course materials including training literature, presentations and assessments in accordance with legislative needs.
• Establish and maintain effective record keeping regarding driving competence to provide accurate individual training records.

What you will need to do the role:

• LGV Driving Instructor qualification: NRI, former DSA instructor or similar.
• A full clean LGV C+E driving licence, held for a minimum of 3 years.
• Up to date driver CPC
• IT literate and familiar with the MS Office package, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Be able to effectively train, assess and communicate with students and design and produce quality training materials.
• Experience of Driver Training is a dynamically changing environment.
• Goods Management CPC qualification (Preferred)
• Experience of proactively engaging customers to improve relationships for the long-term and continue to drive value.
• Maintain Continued Professional Development in subject matter areas as directed by organisational requirements..

Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

What we offer: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working options.
• Free onsite parking.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
• A safe and supportive culture.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.