Driver Trainer

The overall purpose of the Driver Trainer role is to provide instruction and training to all new and experienced drivers in order to ensure safe, efficient and effective driving practices. The main responsibilities include teaching and assessing driving skills, communicating rules and regulations and helping drivers develop good habits and safe driving techniques, ensuring we are being fuel efficient.

Please note the role would be based at at either Doncaster, Winsford, Gloucester or Canvey Island with 2-3 nights out per week.

(Driver Training)

  • Instruct drivers in safe operation of all motor vehicles
  • Train drivers to manufacture fuel efficiency
  • Develop and implement driver training programs
  • Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on drivers’ performance
  • Maintain records of drivers’ training sessions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Implement drivers CPC courses
  • To complete all tasks deemed to be a reasonable request by any colleague in a timely, efficient and safe manner

Skills & Experience Required

  • High levels of patience
  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Current relevant class of license, driver CPC and Digi card
  • Ability to teach driving skills and course skills
  • Train the trainer or equivalent qualification

Knowledge

  • Driving Laws and Regulations
  • UK driving license (penalty points can be discussed/ accommodated)
  • Knowledge of UK roads and networks

Personal Qualities/Other

  • Physically fit and well to support safe loading and unloading of vehicles
  • Good communication skills, professional and friendly approach
  • Must be methodical, keen eye for detail
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Be flexible and able to travel to different locations across the UK when needed

What we offer:

  • Day shift, Monday to Friday
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Telus Health
  • Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
  • Employee discount on Vodaphone
  • Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
  • Competitive basic salary

Who are we?

SYNETIQ Ltd., the UK-based business unit of IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), an RB Global, Inc. company, is the leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company in the UK, formed to become the most innovative and trusted business in the industry. An integrated, data-driven and innovative business, SYNETIQ has led the way in raising industry standards and continually innovates ways of working to deliver great value, ensure complete compliance and provide a positive experience.

SYNETIQ is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by the internal Recruitment Team. No agency calls, please.