Driver Trainer

Description

Are you passionate about road safety and driver development?

At Whistl, we're looking for a proactive Driver Trainer to join our team in Bedford and play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-performing Van and HGV drivers across our network. This is an opportunity to directly influence driving standards, reduce risk, and embed a strong road safety culture across the business.

If you're an experienced driver trainer or transport professional looking to make a real impact on road safety and driver development, we'd love to hear from you.

About the RoleAs a Driver Trainer, you will be responsible for educating, assessing, and continuously developing our Van and HGV drivers. You'll deliver inductions, refresher training, incident coaching, and DCPC training while ensuring all drivers meet legal, safety, and company standards.

You will work closely with transport teams and management to monitor driver performance, review data, support investigations, and ensure consistent training standards across day and night operations.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver driver inductions, assessments, and ongoing training for Van and HGV driversConduct refresher training, incident reviews, and DCPC sessionsPromote and embed a strong road safety culture across the workforceMaintain and update driver records, training files, and compliance systemsMonitor driver performance, tachograph data, and telematics insightsSupport investigations into incidents, complaints, and near missesCarry out supervisory checks and vehicle familiarisation trainingEnsure compliance with Working Time Regulations, Tachograph rules, and Highway CodeLiaise with managers to coordinate driver availability for trainingBenefitsAnnual leave enhanced with long service.Company Pension Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.Health cash plan.Life assurance scheme.Critical Illness coverAccess to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.Career development opportunities.Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.RequirementsSkills & Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 years' experience within the transport industryHGV Class C+E licence (maximum 3 penalty points)Proven experience delivering driver trainingStrong understanding of driver compliance requirementsExperience with telematics and transport systemsIT proficiency (data input, analysis, reporting)Qualifications

Driver Assessor/Instructor qualification (e.g. RTITB, IAM, DSA) or equivalentAET / PTLLS (or equivalent) to deliver DCPCAdditional Information

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00, with flexibility required to support operational needs across different shifts. The role also requires a willingness to travel and provide support across multiple sites where necessary.

Ad ID: 5418331654