Trainer & Assessor - Heavy Vehicles

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Due to continued growth KTrans we are looking for and experienced Trainer & Assessor who shares our common values of DISCIPLINE | LOYALTY | ACCOUNTABILITY | HONESTY | PRIDE.

KTrans are a Western Australian family owned and operated transport and logistics business operating from our modern facilities across multiple locations in Kenwick, Welshpool and Karratha with a focus of providing quality end-to-end logistics solutions for our business partners. We are a diverse organisation and offer a variety of services including express and linehaul transport, bulk waste transport services, wharf cartage services, warehousing, regional distribution, and specialised transport solutions.

The role:

We are currently seeking a capable and experienced heavy vehicle driver trainer to assist in ensuring that KTrans drivers are operating to the highest standards including on road safety compliance. As our business is diverse, we have a need for coverage across a range of driving fields, including Bulk Dangerous Goods Transport, Linehaul Transport, and Local Bulk, Containerised, or General Freight Transport. This is a permanent full-time role with immediate start available, with work predominantly spread between our Welshpool and Kwinana sites.

The successful applicants will have qualifications and experience in assessing the competency of potential driver candidates and existing personnel, along with aiding in maintenance of the high standards of driving that KTrans expects. The roles will require coordinating with operational teams, improving and developing training packages or assessment criteria. As members of the KTrans Health and Safety Team, the applicants will display sound knowledge of safety standards relevant to the transport industry.

You will be accountable for:

• Conduct of suitable driving assessments for new drivers in our various operations
• Reassessment of existing drivers to maintain standards
• Provision of training in business, industry, and customer required skillsets
• Development of KTrans driver training packages, verifications of competency, and coaching materials
• Support/backup of operations teams where necessary
• Compliance checks
• Assisting in auditing processes

The Requirements:

• Minimum certificate level qualification in Training and Assessment, with secondary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety an advantage
• MC Drivers License with considerable experience in driving operations
• Bulk Dangerous Goods License and suitable experience with the transport of bulk dangerous goods will be highly advantageous
• Be a safety champion and promote a positive can-do workplace team culture with your peers
• Ability to develop suitable training/assessment documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and manage timeframes and activities independently
• Ability to coordinate activity within a team environment

The Benefits

• An established and fast growing West Australian private and family-owned business with Competitive rates and benefits package
• A great team culture and a positive sense of its values
• Professional developmental opportunities
• Reward and Recognition program
• Salary Sacrifice and Novated Leasing options
• Professional Financial Advice available through Picture Wealth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cash Back offers from all your major retailers

How to apply & what is the process?

If you would like to be considered to join the team, please apply with your most updated resume and ensure all relevant tickets and licences are listed.

KTrans are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, Australian Defence Force Veterans and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders..

We would like to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to apply No recruitment agencies please.