Driver Trainer

Description

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 45k33 days annual leave5% pensionBUPA FamilySupportive 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 vehiclesConducting driving assessments for both new and existing driversSupporting the recruitment process through driver evaluationsProviding training on load restraint, vehicle safety, and daily vehicle checksAssisting with driver inductions, including in–cab and on–road elementsReinforcing safe working practices through practical coaching and real–world applicationSupporting driver development following incidents, investigations, or performance reviewsWorking with telematics data to identify training needs and deliver targeted retrainingMaintaining accurate training records and feeding back outcomes to ensure complianceCollaborating with internal teams to continuously improve driver standards and safety cultureContributing 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 qualificationPrevious experience or qualifications related to driver training deliveryStrong verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a wider teamCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointDesirable:

Experience delivering SAFED trainingA recognised training qualification (e.g. PTTLS or equivalent)Health & Safety certification such as IOSH Working SafelyKnowledge or experience of ADR or transporting dangerous goodsUnderstanding of Operator Licence requirements and complianceTransport 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

Ad ID: 5418978485