Training Support Driver
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Support Driver to join our Distribution team. This role is ideal for a professional safety-focused driver who enjoys supporting others maintaining high standards and playing an active part in the smooth running of the operationboth on the road and in the office.
The role combines hands-on driving driver coaching and support and operational administration helping ensure customer service compliance and team performance remain consistently high.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Customer Service
- Pick and deliver customer orders accurately safely and professionally ensuring department objectives are met.
- Provide driving cover across the team for planned and unplanned absence.
- Ensure invoices are completed correctly signed and adjusted where required.
- Collect monies against invoices in line with company procedures.
- Maintain strict control of product temperatures ensuring all checks are completed and recorded accurately.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and cleanliness at all times.
- Maintain smart professional uniform standards.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety Hygiene Vehicle and Tachograph legislation.
- Support management vehicle checks and defect reporting helping maintain fleet standards.
- Actively promote a strong safety culture across the driver team.
Training Coaching & Driver Support
- Act as a positive role model and point of support for drivers.
- Assist with the training mentoring and assessment of new and existing drivers.
- Provide coaching to improve service levels compliance and cost effectiveness.
- Support delivery of depot or Network strategy changes through driver briefings and training sessions.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of delivery rounds to support cover training and operational resilience.
Operational & Office Support (TMS / Admin)
- Support Distribution Management with Transport Management System (TMS) tasks including:
- Route and round familiarity
- Driver and vehicle allocation support
- Basic job moves and checks as required
- Assist with low-level investigations such as:
- Delivery issues
- Service failures
- Vehicle or compliance-related queries
- Cascade key operational information between management and drivers to ensure clear communication.
What Were Looking For
- A professional driver with strong compliance and safety awareness.
- Confident communicator who can coach guide and support others.
- Comfortable working both on the road and with basic office-based tasks.
- Proactive reliable and adaptable with a team-focused mindset.
- Passion for customer service and continuous improvement.
If this role is of interest please submit an internal application to a member of the Distribution Management Team
Additional Information :
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
