Driver Trainer

Data Careers; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Job summary

Data Careers in Redditch is seeking an experienced Practical Driver Trainer to deliver hands-on driver training and assessments across HGV and grey fleet vehicles. You will design practical modules and provide in-vehicle training, including load securing and pre-drive checks, while supporting inductions and audits.

Ideal candidates hold a full UK driving licence with HGV categories and a DVSA qualification, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with HGV (LGV) category.
• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor or DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer qualification.
• Proven training delivery experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Experience with load securing and vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver practical in-vehicle training modules.
• Carry out driving assessments for HGV and grey fleet vehicles.
• Teach load securing and pre-drive checks.
• Support driver inductions and audits.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to raise standards.

Skills

HGV licence

DVSA qualification

Training qualifications

Verbal communication

Team player

MS Office

Job description

Practical Driver Trainer

Location: Redditch, Warwickshire

Salary: Upto £45,000 plus benefits

Our client are seeking an experienced Practical Driver Trainer to be responsible for the hands-on, practical delivery of driver training and assessment that supports and mentors drivers throughout their career. The Practical Driver Trainer carries out driving assessments across HGV and grey fleet vehicles (pick-ups and vans), teaches load securing, and delivers the practical and in-cab elements of driver training. The role applies and reinforces safe systems of work through the training delivered, to enhance and improve the standards of all drivers.

Duties:

• To design, develop and deliver customised structured practical and in-vehicle training modules applicable to the business.


• To carry out driving assessments and practical training that support drivers throughout their career within the business.


• Apply and reinforce safe systems of work through the practical training delivered to drivers.


• Teach load securing to drivers across the vehicle fleet.


• Prepare for and manage internal and external audits.


• Carry out driving assessments for both HGV and grey fleet vehicles (pick-ups and vans)


• Assessment of drivers during the recruitment and selection process


• Train drivers on load securing


• Train drivers to perform pre-drive checks


• Support the delivery of driver inductions, including the practical and in-cab elements


• Deliver a high standard of practical training to drivers at all levels


• Apply and reinforce safe systems of work for driver processes through on-road and practical training


• Support investigations by delivering additional practical training identified from root cause findings


• Support practical retraining identified through driver performance and vehicle telematics


• Feedback assessment outcomes and training records to the Driver Trainer to maintain compliance to regulatory and internal standards


• Collaborate with key business departments to help support raising standards


• Support the Health & Safety of all colleagues in the workplace

Essential Skills:

• Full current, clean, UK driving licence, including the relevant HGV (LGV) categories


• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor or DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer qualification


• Previous qualifications to support the delivery of training


• Excellent verbal communication skills


• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative


• Good IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Desirable skills:

• SAFED driver training experience


• Train the Trainer qualification, such as PTTLS or equivalent


• Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely


• Knowledge or experience of ADR and/or the carriage of dangerous goods


• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance


• Road Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence