Driver Assessor
Up to £35,000 plus benefits (Work Level 6B)
Biggleswade

We’re looking for a driver assessor to join the team at our new flagship depot in Biggleswade. 

In this role, you’ll work with our driver colleagues to make sure we’re always operating legally and safely. Delivering engaging training, enhancing their skills and making sure they work and behave to the highest possible standard, in line with the Co-op brand and values.

We want to make Biggleswade a welcoming and fully inclusive environment – it’s important our team represents the communities it serves, so we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

What you’ll do

•    deliver engaging, innovative, and experiential learning sessions
•    make sure our drivers comply with all legal and safety obligations 
•    support with the recruitment and onboarding of all drivers – carry out assessments and make sure all checks are in place
•    support with the investigation of road traffic accidents – help to collate evidence and make sure everything is in place that needs to be
•    shadow drivers and provide observational feedback and training solutions, focusing on coaching and on the job development

This role would suit people who have

•    experience as a driver assessor, or experience as a driver/shunter who is looking to move into training  
•    amazing communication and people skills
•    the willingness to be flexible – you’ll be required to work out of ordinary hours from time to time to fit around driver’s working shifts
•    a current clean LGV Class 1 license  
•    a sound knowledge of transport industry health and safety practices
•    the ability to influence people and deliver high impact presentations and training sessions
•    good IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn different systems to carry out some basic admin tasks

Why Co-op?

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a unique organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes:

•    a competitive salary
•    an annual paid community day where you can support local good causes
•    great holiday allowance (rising in line with service)
•    discounts on Co-op products and services
•    a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
•    extensive wellbeing and support benefits

Building an inclusive workplace 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can give their best and realise their full potential, and the depot has been designed with colleague welfare at the heart of the operation. 

Colleague focussed facilities have been built into the fabric of the site, including outdoor break areas, a wellness area and contemplation room, ample showers, and large and open unisex locker rooms and gender-neutral toilets.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/people policies