Driver Assessor & Trainer: On‑Road & Classroom Training

Interaction Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is partnering with a client to recruit an experienced Driver Assessor / Driver Trainer. The role centres on safety, compliance, assessment and development, with both on-road and classroom training elements.

The ideal candidate will assess drivers, deliver training, and support improvement initiatives while maintaining training records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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.

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.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Driver safety

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation

Tools

Digital Tachograph System

Tachograph Card

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is partnering with a client to recruit an experienced Driver Assessor / Driver Trainer. The role centres on safety, compliance, assessment and development, with both on-road and classroom training elements.

The ideal candidate will assess drivers, deliver training, and support improvement initiatives while maintaining training records and ensuring regulatory compliance.