Driver Development Manager

Wm. Armstrong (Longtown) Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a proactive Driver Development Manager to manage training and compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Driver Development Coaches, ensuring the highest training standards and overseeing compliance with industry regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on safety and performance improvement, perfect for someone with a strategic mindset looking to make a significant impact in the driver development domain.

Qualifications

• Proactive, driven individual with experience in driver training and compliance.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team management.
• Ability to influence safety and performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee driver training, compliance, and performance improvement across sites.
• Manage a team of Driver Development Coaches.
• Ensure delivery of training, assessments, and compliance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

Compliance management

Safety standards

Performance improvement

Job description

Job Description

Location: Covering Cumbria, South West Scotland & Lancashire

Reports to: Head of HR

Salary: £40,000 £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

Were looking for a proactive, driven and strategic Driver Development Manager to oversee driver training, compliance, and performance improvement across our sites in Cumbria, South West Scotland, and Lancashire.

About the Role

Youll 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...