Driver Trainer

Location: Bromborough

Driver Trainer

Location:

Bromborough, Wirral
Reporting to:
Fleet Compliance Manager

The Role
We are looking for a Driver Trainer to support driver safety, compliance and professional development across our UK operations.
This is a key role within the fleet compliance team, responsible for assessing driver standards, delivering structured training, supporting regulatory compliance and helping to improve driver behaviour across the Group.
As a Driver Trainer, you will work closely with drivers, transport operations and fleet compliance colleagues to make sure our drivers are safe, competent, confident and operating in line with statutory, operational and company requirements.
You will play an important role in driver assessment, Driver CPC delivery, incident review, driver development planning and continuous improvement across fleet safety and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will:
Assess new drivers joining the business using the company induction and driver assessment process
Carry out driver assessments for new starters, existing drivers and agency drivers
Provide clear, constructive feedback to drivers to support skills development and safer driving behaviours
Produce driver performance reports, including guidance and recommendations for improvement
Maintain continuous driver development plans for drivers across the business
Develop, populate and deliver Driver CPC training across UK driver teams
Support the development and implementation of driver risk assessments and safe systems of work
Act as custodian of the Driver Handbook, keeping it updated in line with legislation, industry standards and Group policy
Monitor driver training activity through the Learning Management System
Support the Fleet Compliance Manager with accident and incident investigations across UK locations
Monitor vehicle-related incidents and provide recommendations based on root cause and driver behaviour
Develop and support the delivery of technical alerts, toolbox talks and driver communications
Carry out annual driver training assessments and complete associated reporting
Deliver SAFED driver training and support driver skills and technique improvements
Identify additional training needs and support improvement activity where required, including Operator Licence awareness training
Provide monthly driver training and vehicle incident statistics for fleet governance meetings
Support fleet-related accreditations, compliance activity and audit preparation
Work closely with transport operations to improve fleet safety, compliance and operational efficiency

About You
We are looking for someone with strong driver training, driver assessment or fleet compliance experience. You will be confident working with drivers at all levels and able to communicate clearly, professionally and constructively.
You will need to be organised, credible and comfortable delivering both practical driver assessments and classroom-based training.
You will bring:
Experience in driver training, driver assessment or fleet compliance
Strong knowledge of LGV driver standards, road risk and safe driving behaviours
Experience delivering classroom-based training or proven training delivery capability
Strong report-writing skills and the ability to provide clear recommendations
Good knowledge of driver safety, compliance and operational transport requirements
Confidence supporting accident and incident investigation activity
Ability to influence driver behaviour in a positive and professional way
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to travel across UK locations where required

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
DVSA LGV Instructor qualification or being on the LGV register
Training qualification or proven experience as a classroom trainer
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft products
Previous experience in driver training, driver assessment or fleet compliance

Desirable:

Road Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification
DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer qualification
Train the Trainer qualification, such as PTTLS or equivalent
Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely
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