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Trainee Driver Academy

Talent Spa
Pay: Competitive
Location: Hoddesdon Hoddesdon United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Daytime Work
Job reference: E04644575
Transport/Logistics 2021-09-22 2021-09-23

Job Description

Trainee Driver AcademyLocation: Britannia Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7RQWorking Hours: Average of 48 hours per weekShift Pattern: 5 days over 7Whilst training on the TDA scheme you will be working a 7am-4pm shift. Once you become a qualified 7.5 Tonne or Class 2 driver your start time will be between 00:00-05:00am.Starting Salary: £25,500Reynolds Catering's Trainee Driver Academy (TDA) is a platform for any current employees or prospective employees possessing an excellent work history and great work ethic, who would like to join their distribution team and start the journey to becoming a professional LGV Driver.Who is it for?This would suit a candidate who is looking to change direction and begin a career path in Transport, and to gain their LGV professional qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to springboard your career into professional driving with a successful growing business. All of their current Distribution Team Leaders have progressed from driving roles with them so career opportunities with our client are unlimited!How does it work? Starting Salary £24,000 per annumContracted as Driver Trainee during 6 month probationary periodAim to pass Class 2 licence in 12 – 14 weeks (Dependant on test bookings)Once Class 2 licence is received trainee driver will be assessed on 7.5t vehicle and if upgraded salary will be increase to £28,500.On completion of 6 month probation trainee driver will be assessed on Class 2 vehicle and if upgraded salary will increase to £33,000CPC training is covered as part of Class 2 qualificationProgram content:The Trainee Driver Academy will provide the foundation, knowledge and experience for obtaining a Class 2 license.Trainees will be required to demonstrate an aptitude and understanding of both driving and theory skills which will culminate in them achieving their Cat C license.Subjects covered to pass Licence Acquisition: Theory based training testHazard perception training testCat C practical training testCPC module 2 and 4Additional subjects include: Customer ServiceRegulation and legislation governing working time, medical and license requirementsPlanning route preparationVehicle preparation, Safety checks, Defect reportingSafe controlled, fuel efficient driving techniquesBenefits: Permanent ContractCash Introductory Scheme28 days paid annual leave (increased with length of service up to 33 days)Enrolment in to Pension SchemeHealthcare Cash PlanAccess to discounts and savings through their Retail Rewards portalFree onsite parkingDirect access to loans and savings plans with NLCULong service awardBaby boxesLoyalty sick payDay of for moving homeReynolds is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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