Driver Development Manager

Wm. Armstrong (Longtown) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Driver Development Manager in the UK to oversee a team of Driver Development Coaches. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality training and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in driver management and a deep understanding of UK transport legislation. Key skills include leadership, effective communication, and knowledge of telematics systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in driver engagement, assessment and competence management.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing CPC programmes and delivering training.
• Advanced accident investigation training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Driver Development Coaches to ensure consistent training.
• Oversee compliance with DTAS, DVSA, and internal audits.
• Manage the Driver CPC programme and design training pathways.
• Conduct driver assessments and support accident investigations.
• Liaise with external training providers and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to influence

Self‑motivated

Resilient under pressure

Education

Recognised driver training qualification (e.g. RTITB, LGV Instructor)

Full, clean UK driving licence

Tools

Telematics systems (e.g. Microlise)

Job description

Location: UK – Covering Cumbria, South West Scotland & Lancashire

Reports to: Head of HR

Salary: £50,000 per annum (including car allowance or company vehicle)

Hours: 42.5 hours / week (5 out of 7 days), with evening work as required

About the Role

You’ll manage a team of Driver Development Coaches, ensuring consistent delivery of training, assessments, and compliance activities. This role blends leadership with operational involvement, and is perfect for someone who thrives on driving standards, engaging with drivers, and influencing safety and performance outcomes. The role is central to developing driver performance, reducing operational risks, and ensuring legal and industry compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
  • Lead and support regional Driver Development Coaches
  • Ensure consistent training quality across all sites
  • Develop and maintain training policies and standards
  • Report on performance, compliance, and risk trends
• Compliance & Standards
  • Oversee compliance with DTAS, DVSA, Red Tractor, and internal audits
  • Maintain accurate and auditable driver training records
  • Collaborate with compliance and transport teams to address risks
• Driver Development Programmes
  • Manage the Driver CPC programme
  • Design induction and training pathways for all driver levels
  • Use telematics data (e.g. Microlise) to drive performance improvements
• Operational Support
  • Conduct driver assessments and CPC training for high-priority cases
  • Support accident investigations with training-based corrective actions
  • Coach drivers flagged through telematics or incidents
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with external training providers and regulatory bodies
  • Collaborate with HR, Health & Safety, Operations, and Fleet teams

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven management experience in driver engagement, assessment and competence management
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Experience managing CPC programmes and delivering training
• Proficiency with telematics systems (e.g. Microlise)
• Advanced accident investigation training
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Recognised driver training qualification (e.g. RTITB, LGV Instructor) or equivalent experience

Skills & Attributes

• Inspirational leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to influence, challenge, and drive continuous improvement
• Self‑motivated, reflective, and resilient under pressure

Ready to make a difference? Ready to drive change and shape the future of our driver workforce? Please click the Apply Button now.

As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the interview and assessment process.

If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications; we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.