Driver Development Manager

KINAXIA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KINAXIA is seeking a Driver Development Manager to lead and support our network of Driver Trainers across the UK. This national role will shape driver standards, improve compliance, and drive safety performance through best-in-class development programmes.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will own training standards, manage the Driver CPC programme, work with Fleet, HR and Operations to identify opportunities, reduce risk and raise overall driver performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in driver training within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, including Driver Hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering driver training programmes.
• Experience supporting or coaching Driver Trainers and drivers.
• Knowledge of telematics, tachograph analysis and driver performance reporting.
• Experience investigating incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a national workload.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Driver Trainer network, ensuring training standards are delivered consistently across all sites.
• Conduct audits, observations and competency assessments of Driver Trainers.
• Develop, maintain and enhance driver training materials and development programmes.
• Manage and oversee the Driver CPC programme, including in-house CPC delivery.
• Investigate driver-related incidents and vehicle collisions, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Analyse telematics, tachograph and compliance data to identify trends and training needs.
• Work with operational teams to improve driver safety, compliance, fuel efficiency and overall performance.
• Support driver recruitment, assessment and selection processes.
• Produce KPI reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the driver population.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Fleet, HR and Compliance functions.

Skills

Driver training

Stakeholder mgmt

Auditing

Data analysis

Presentations

Coaching

MS Office

Education

CPC National and/or International

Tools

Telematics software

Tachograph analysis

Job description

Driver Development Manager

Multi-Site / National Travel Required
Full Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about driver safety, compliance, training excellence, and developing high-performing driver teams?

We're looking for an experienced Driver Development Manager to lead and support our network of Driver Trainers across the UK. This is a national role that will play a pivotal part in shaping driver standards, improving compliance, enhancing safety performance, and delivering best-in-class driver development programmes.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will take ownership of driver training standards across the business, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to driver development, assessments, Driver CPC programmes, and compliance training.

You will work closely with operational teams, Driver Trainers, Fleet, HR and Compliance functions to identify development opportunities, reduce risk and improve driver performance across the network.

Monday - Friday

45-50k per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Driver Trainer network, ensuring training standards are delivered consistently across all sites.
• Conduct audits, observations and competency assessments of Driver Trainers.
• Develop, maintain and enhance driver training materials and development programmes.
• Manage and oversee the Driver CPC programme, including in-house CPC delivery.
• Investigate driver-related incidents and vehicle collisions, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Analyse telematics, tachograph and compliance data to identify trends and training needs.
• Work with operational teams to improve driver safety, compliance, fuel efficiency and overall performance.
• Support driver recruitment, assessment and selection processes.
• Produce KPI reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the driver population.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Fleet, HR and Compliance functions.

About You

We're looking for a confident, engaging and knowledgeable transport professional who can influence stakeholders, coach others and drive improvements across a national operation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in driver training within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, including Driver Hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering driver training programmes.
• Experience supporting or coaching Driver Trainers and drivers.
• Knowledge of telematics, tachograph analysis and driver performance reporting.
• Experience investigating incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a national workload.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• CPC National and/or International qualification.
• Full understanding of the driver training cycle and adult learning principles.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for driver safety and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring ability.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Resilience and the confidence to challenge constructively when required.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and high operational standards.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact across a national logistics operation. You'll have the autonomy to shape driver development strategies, influence business performance, and help create a culture of safety, compliance and professional excellence.