HGV Driver Trainer

Location: North Killingholme

HGV Driver Trainer

Location:

Immingham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable HGV Driver Trainer to join our team in Immingham.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with drivers, improving standards and spending plenty of time out on the road. You’ll be responsible for assessing drivers, delivering training and helping to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, efficiency and day-to-day driving performance.

The Role

As an HGV Driver Trainer, your responsibilities will include:

Assessing HGV drivers and identifying training and development needs

Delivering in-cab and classroom-based driver training

Training drivers in efficient and economical driving techniques

Using telematics data, fuel performance and driver scores to identify areas for improvement

Providing training and guidance on current tachograph legislation and drivers' hours regulations

Training drivers on vehicle defects, defect reporting and daily vehicle checks

Ensuring drivers understand and follow company procedures

Supporting driver performance and helping to improve overall driving standards

Spending significant time out on the road training and assessing drivers

Working both on-site and from the office, depending on the requirements of the role

About You

We're looking for someone with:

A full HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence

Previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer, Assessor or in a similar role

Strong knowledge of tachograph laws and drivers' hours

Experience delivering both in-cab and classroom training

Good knowledge of vehicle defects and daily driver/vehicle procedures

Experience working with Volvo and Mercedes HGVs would be advantageous

A good understanding of telematics, driver performance and fuel-efficient driving

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A professional and approachable manner

The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

The ability to speak a European language is beneficial, particularly when working with a diverse driver workforce, but not required.

What's on Offer?

£45,000 salary

Permanent position

Monday to Friday working pattern

A varied role with a strong mix of office, site and on-the-road work

The opportunity to make a genuine impact on driver standards, safety and performance

If you're an experienced HGV professional who enjoys training, coaching and developing drivers, we'd like to hear from you, please apply with your cv, and we will get in touch.

ARC GROUP

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