Driver Assessment & Safety Trainer

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with life cover

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Driver Assessor to develop and run a comprehensive driver training and assessment programme. You will assess new and existing drivers, deliver classroom and practical training, and help keep records up to date.

You will work with fleet and operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement across vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent work experience.
• ROSPA driver and assessor training certificate or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with category C as minimum.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Class 2 driver or above.
• Experience conducting driver assessments.
• Experience delivering practical training.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Experience designing and delivering a training programme.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a driver assessment programme for Council drivers and staff.
• Deliver driver assessments across departments per the approved programme.
• Produce assessment reports with feedback and recommendations.
• Maintain records of driver assessments, training and outcomes.
• Advise managers on safe working practices and health and safety procedures.
• Undertake ad-hoc driver assessments as needed.
• Deliver driver inductions for new starters.
• Support Fleet Team to ensure policy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement, safety, and compliance.

Skills

ROSPA training

Full driving licence

Class 2 driver

Driver assessments

Training delivery

Report writing

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Equal opportunities

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Driver Assessor to develop and run a comprehensive driver training and assessment programme. You will assess new and existing drivers, deliver classroom and practical training, and help keep records up to date.

You will work with fleet and operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement across vehicle operations.