Distribution TrainerSite Health and Safety Lead

Distribution Trainer & Site H&S Lead- Hemsworth

Salary: 45k - 50k plus 1500 attendance bonus
Hours: 45 hours per week
Working pattern: Any 5 days from 7 flexible hours discussed at interview

Brakes is looking for an experienced and engaging Distribution Trainer & Site H&S Lead to join our team at Hemsworth.

This is a varied and influential role within the Transport department combining responsibility for driver training and development with a key role in leading and driving the sites Health & Safety agenda alongside the senior leadership team.

You will work with colleagues across the depot and our Regional H&S Business Partner to develop our people maintain high standards of compliance and help create a positive and proactive safety culture.

What youll be doing

Distribution Training

• Deliver classroom induction training and on-road driver assessments in line with Brakes standards.
• Coach and support new drivers throughout their probation period.
• Complete probation reviews and deliver morning briefs when legislation policies or procedures change.
• Ensure refresher training is completed before expiry dates and maintain accurate training records and training matrices.
• Deliver Manual Handling training and complete behavioural monitoring and driver assessments where required.
• Identify training needs and work with operational leaders to support continuous improvement.

Site H&S Lead

• Lead and drive the sites Health & Safety agenda alongside the senior leadership team.
• Support H&S improvement plans audits and reviews through Origami.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and ensure actions are followed through.
• Identify risks and support managers in implementing effective controls.
• Work closely with the Regional H&S Business Partner to maintain and improve H&S standards.
• Promote a strong proactive safety culture across the depot.

About you

Were looking for a confident engaging people person who can build relationships influence colleagues at all levels and isnt afraid to challenge when standards arent where they need to be.

Youll be organised accurate and proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment. Youll have a passion for developing people and improving Health & Safety standards.

Youll need:

• HGV Class 2 licence.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Driver CPC.
• RoSPA qualification.
• AET Level 3.
• IOSH qualification.
• NEBOSH qualification or currently working towards NEBOSH.

Your hours will be predominantly days but flexibility is required to support training across all shifts including nights when necessary.

What we offer

In return we offer a great package including generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more pension and access to Learning & Development programmes.

Youll also have the opportunity to get involved in our family days summer BBQs charitable events and free food days alongside significant discounts on our award-winning products through staff sales.

Most importantly youll have the opportunity to make a real difference to our people our operation and our safety culture.

At Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

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