Distribution Trainer/Site Health and Safety Lead

Company Description

Job Description

Distribution Trainer & Site H&S Lead- Hemsworth

Salary: £45k - £50k plus £1,500 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 site's 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 you'll 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 site's 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

We're looking for a confident, engaging people person who can build relationships, influence colleagues at all levels and isn't afraid to challenge when standards aren't where they need to be.

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

You'll 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.

You'll 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, you'll 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!

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t 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 don’t just look at your CV, we’re 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. We'll 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 UK’s 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 nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!