HGV Class 1 Driver Mentor / Assessor

We are looking to introduce a Driver Mentor/Assessor at our Peterborough Facility, to support the Transport Manager with employment and annual assessments. The Mentor/Assessor will ensure that all new drivers are competent and are fully familiar with vehicles, equipment, and depot procedures. Hours of work in this role will vary dependant on training duties required. For this role you will ultimately be a HGV driver, and you will be required to hold driver assessments as and when required.,

• To drive a HGV vehicle ensuring the completion of all daily driving functions, safely and accurately in compliance with the company H&S procedures and Working Procedures.
• To assist with new driver interview assessments.
• To carry out on the road employment and annual driver assessments.
• Carry out post incident assessments (as required).
• Mentor new drivers on the road with vehicle, trailer, and equipment familiarisation. To include all current transport procedures.
• Carry out any required familiarisation on new equipment (vehicles/ trailers tail-lifts etc.).
• To ensure drivers are familiar with tachograph compliance and usage.
• Complete assessment reports for completion of assessments and onboarding, or re-training.
  
  Must be a qualified HGV Class 1 driver with a valid CPC.
• Clean driving licence.
• An excellent Tachograph Infringement record.
• An excellent incident record.
• Experience of mentoring advantageous.
• Can demonstrate good driving techniques.
• A regular top scorer on performance telematics.
• Able to direct and advise drivers on best practice.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, driver compliance and documentation completion.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of administration using basic Microsoft packages would be ideal.
• Able to effectively communicate suggestions and improvements to the driver and advise the Transport Management.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Conscientious and reliable.
  
  Why Lineage?
We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

Shift Available: Predominantly working on Days, but this role requires you to work various shift patterns due to the nature of the role (Days / Nights). Rate of pay: £16.54 per hour for all hours worked up to 39 hours each week. There will also be a Driver Mentor uplift of £30.00 per week once training for this role is complete. Any hours worked over 39 hours each week will be paid at time and a half.,
• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
• Opportunity to earn an extra day holiday each year up to the maximum of one extra week.
• Free onsite car park
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union., As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That's why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won't go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.