Driver Assessor & Trainer — Safety & Compliance Leader
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Transportation
Driver
🚛 DRIVER ASSESSOR / DRIVER TRAINER – £40,000
£40,000 per year | Full-Time | Permanent | 06:00am Start
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Driver Assessor / Driver Trainer to join their transport operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Driver Trainer looking to take the next step in their career, with a key focus on driver safety, compliance, assessment and development.
📋 THE ROLEAs a Driver Assessor / Trainer, you will be responsible for assessing commercial drivers, identifying training requirements and delivering both on-road and classroom-based training.
You will work closely with the transport and fleet teams to maintain high standards of driver performance, safety and compliance.
🚦 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Conduct assessments for new and existing commercial drivers
- Carry out assessments following Road Traffic Collisions
- Identify and deliver driver retraining where required
- Deliver driver coaching, training and Driver CPC
- Conduct behavioural observations and performance assessments
- Provide advice on Drivers' Hours, Tachograph rules and WTD
- Carry out vehicle and driver audits and spot checks
- Deliver vehicle familiarisation training
- Assist with accident investigations and camera footage reviews
- Deliver toolbox talks and new starter inductions
- Maintain training records and training matrices
- Monitor driver compliance and performance
- Identify opportunities to improve driver safety and performance
- Work closely with Transport, Fleet Compliance and Health & Safety teams
- Full C+E Class 1 HGV Licence
- Minimum 5 years' commercial driving experience
- Clean licence with no points or endorsements
- Recognised Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours, WTD and transport legislation
- Previous driver training or assessment experience
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Good IT skills
- Professional and confident approach
£40,000 per annum
06:00am start
Permanent position
Full-time hours
Excellent opportunity for career development
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Kat Ellis
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