Driver Assessor

Driver Assessor
£39,314 plus benefits (Work Level 6B) 
5 days over 7, including some nights and weekends  
Co-op West Thurrock Depot, RM20 3ED

We’re looking for a driver assessor to join the team at our West Thurrock depot, working with our driver colleagues to ensure we’re always operating legally and safely. You’ll be delivering engaging training to our driver colleagues, enhancing their skills and making sure they can maintain the highest possible standards in their role.

As a driver assessor, you’ll be responsible for delivering an annual site training plan; driving continuous improvement through innovative and thorough learning and assessment processes. If you have the excellent communication skills and driving knowledge that we need, we can offer you the chance to make a huge impact in a business that always puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you’ll do

•    Deliver engaging, innovative, and effective learning sessions for our drivers
•    Make sure our drivers follow all legal and safety obligations
•    Support our Co-op fleet team in trialling future concepts and vehicles
•    Support the recruitment and onboarding of drivers – carrying out assessments and making sure all appropriate checks are in place
•    Assist with the investigation of road traffic accidents, as required
•    Shadow drivers and provide observational feedback and training solutions, with an emphasis on coaching and on-the-job development

What you’ll bring

•    A current and clean LGV Class 1 license
•    Strong experience in a logistics and driving environment
•    Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues
•    A solid understanding of the transport industry, and the relevant health and safety practices
•    The ability to influence people and deliver effective training sessions
•    Good IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.