Driver Trainer

Location: Studley

Driver Trainer

Location:

Warwickshire
Salary:
Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a reputable and long-standing heavy haulage operator in Warwickshire who are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Driver Trainer. This position plays a vital role in upholding high driving standards across the fleet, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the ongoing development of drivers at all levels.

Package:

Salary of up to 45k
33 days annual leave
5% pension
BUPA Family
Supportive environment, with a well established company

The Role:

This is a hands-on training position where you will be responsible for developing and delivering practical, in-vehicle training tailored to the needs of the business. You will work closely with drivers throughout their journey, from initial assessment through to ongoing development, ensuring best practice and safety standards are consistently met.

Key duties will include:

Delivering structured, practical driver training across HGVs and light commercial vehicles
Conducting driving assessments for both new and existing drivers
Supporting the recruitment process through driver evaluations
Providing training on load restraint, vehicle safety, and daily vehicle checks
Assisting with driver inductions, including in-cab and on-road elements
Reinforcing safe working practices through practical coaching and real-world application
Supporting driver development following incidents, investigations, or performance reviews
Working with telematics data to identify training needs and deliver targeted retraining
Maintaining accurate training records and feeding back outcomes to ensure compliance
Collaborating with internal teams to continuously improve driver standards and safety culture
Contributing to audit preparation and supporting both internal and external compliance requirements

Requirements:

Essential:

Full UK driving licence with relevant LGV categories (clean licence preferred)
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer qualification
Previous experience or qualifications related to driver training delivery
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Desirable :

Experience delivering SAFED training
A recognised training qualification (e.g. PTTLS or equivalent)
Health & Safety certification such as IOSH Working Safely
Knowledge or experience of ADR or transporting dangerous goods
Understanding of Operator Licence requirements and compliance
Transport Manager CPCWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy