Driver Trainer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri 2-10 shift

Two-site operation

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support two sites in Milton Keynes. Working Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, you will conduct assessments and inductions for new drivers and ensure compliance and safety standards across the operation.

You will also provide office support and holiday cover as needed, with a focus on continuous improvement in driver development, safety culture, and reporting. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Driver Trainer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver best practice.
• Ability to conduct driver assessments and training programmes.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and inductions for new drivers.
• Deliver driver training and ongoing coaching.
• Carry out refresher training on SSOW procedures.
• Coordinate and complete annual Driver Development Programme requirements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and produce reports.

Skills

Driver training

Communication

Coaching

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Driver Trainer position in Milton Keynes involves supporting operations across two sites. Working Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, this full-time role offers a salary of £45,000 per annum. You will conduct assessments and inductions for new drivers, ensuring the workforce remains compliant and operates to rigorous safety standards. Beyond training duties, you will provide office support and holiday cover when necessary, offering variety. This role suits someone with strong communication skills and a background in driver development. Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks a professional dedicated to upholding compliance and safety across its operations.

Driver Trainer Milton Keynes (Covering Two Sites) Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm Salary: £45,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Driver Trainer to join our team, supporting operations across two sites in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driver development, compliance, safety, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our driver workforce remains fully trained, compliant, and operating to the highest safety standards. Alongside training responsibilities, you'll also provide office support and holiday cover when required, making this a varied and rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and inductions for new drivers.
• Deliver driver training and ongoing coaching.
• Carry out regular refresher training on SSOW procedures.
• Coordinate and complete annual DDP (Driver Development Programme) requirements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, producing reports and recommending improvements.
• Monitor and maintain driver compliance and training records.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the operation.
• Provide administrative and office support during periods of holiday or absence cover.
• Work closely with transport and operational teams to ensure service excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Driver Trainer, Transport Trainer, Driver Assessor, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver best practice.
• Experience conducting driver assessments and training programmes.
• Confident investigating incidents and producing detailed reports.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to make a real impact on driver safety and performance
• Varied role with both operational and office responsibilities
• Supportive team environment

If you're passionate about developing drivers, improving safety standards, and want to join a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.