Driver Trainer

S J Bargh Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

S J Bargh Ltd is seeking a Driver Trainer based in Stoke-on-Trent to train our drivers through assessments, coaching and classroom sessions. The role is full-time with hours to be discussed at interview.

You will assess new drivers during recruitment, deliver training with a respectful, supportive approach, conduct inductions and gate checks, and plan training aligned with CPC requirements. You will record training activities and maintain accurate records for Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Driver Trainer.
• Assessment qualifications or recognised trainer register membership.
• CPC Qualified and UK HGV C+E Licence.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current transport training legislation.
• Face‑to‑face and remote delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• Assess new drivers during recruitment to identify training needs.
• Provide training and mentoring for new and existing drivers.
• Induct all new drivers and complete training documents.
• Conduct unannounced gate checks with drivers and vehicles.
• Plan and deliver driver training per CPC requirements and company program.
• Record all training and keep up‑to‑date records for Operations teams.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Remote delivery

Interpersonal skills

Education

HGV C+E Licence

Driver CPC qualification

Qualified trainer (QTS/CET/DET/AET) or trainer register (RADAT/RHA/NRI)

Job description

Here at S J Bargh, we have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Trainer to join the team based in Stoke-on-Trent to provide training for our drivers through driver assessments, one-to-one coaching and classroom training.

This is a full-time role, hours to be discussed at interview.

What will you be doing as our Driver Trainer?

To undertake assessment of new drivers during recruitment process to identify training needs.

Using a respectful and kind approach to provide training and mentoring for new drivers and current drivers who require additional support with their driving performance.

To carry out inductions to all new drivers, completing all relevant training documents.

To carry out unannounced gate checks with drivers and vehicles.

To plan and deliver driver training program in line with driver CPC requirements and company program in both classroom and field-based environments.

In addition to providing driver training, it would be your responsibility to record all training, ensuring consistency and up to date records are kept and given to Operation Teams.

What skills & qualifications do you need to be our Driver Trainer?

You’ll have previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer, with Assessment Related qualifications i.e. QTS, CET, DET, AET, or membership of a recognised trainer register (RADAT, RHA, NRI), or any other recognised driver training qualification.

You’ll be CPC Qualified and hold a full UK HGV C+E Driving License.

You’ll work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong IT and communication skills.

You’ll keep up to date with developments in training i.e., reading relevant journals, going to meetings, and attending relevant courses.

Confident in face to face and remote delivery.

Good working knowledge of current legislation.

Good interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills.

Basic rates of pay per shift from £144.20 - £195.10