Driver Trainer

Veolia; Knighton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Driver Trainer to ensure a safe, compliant workforce. The ideal candidate will have a Category C+E licence and a Train the Trainer qualification. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, producing evaluations, and supporting training initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible location, and various benefits including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retail

Access to health support resources

Paid volunteer days

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Available for occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Hold a category C+E licence for at least 3 years.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with designated locations to ensure compliance.
• Produce written reports and evaluation documents when requested.
• Support the region in achieving training targets.
• Monitor administration functions to meet centrally held calendar needs.

Skills

Effective organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills (Google)

Ability to work on own initiative

Teamwork

Education

Train the Trainer qualification

Category C+E licence

Job description

Driver Trainer

Salary: up to £40,640.71 per annum plus car or car cash allowance, annual performance bonus (15%) and other Veolia benefits.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Flexible (with Travel covering a specific territory and some overnight stays)




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• To Build relationships with the relevant staff at your designated locations - your customers - working with them in order to produce a safe and compliant Veolia driving workforce.
  
• Working with the central fleet team to meet and achieve the busy schedule diary that is in place.
  
• Produce written reports and / or evaluation documents when requested
  
• Solitary working and determination and willpower to complete the tasks that will be set out, including advice and guidance regarding relevant learner information.
  
• Support the region in achieving the target of a minimum of 1 nominated Driver Assessor at each Veolia transport operating centre, liaising with the Senior fleet driver trainer as a point of escalation when required.
  
• Offer support and training in regards to vehicle and driver related matters at each of your designated Veolia locations
  
• Monitor administration functions that are required in order to satisfy the needs of the centrally held calendar.
  

The above is a summary of main duties only, and other duties may be required to be fulfilled to meet the changing nature of the role.





What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Be available for occasional overnight stays away from home
  
• Hold a category C+E licence for at least 3 years
  
• Hold a Train the Trainer qualification
  
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
  
• Effective organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
  
• Working as part of a team
  
• Develop relevant skills to work with learners
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to speak to an audience
  
• Good IT skills (Google) for record keeping and report writing
  

Desirable:

• Hold an approved driving instructor (ADI) qualification
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.



We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.



We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

14-08-2025

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.