Driver Trainer

Sento Talent; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sento Talent on behalf of our client in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Driver Trainer to structure, develop and deliver training packages for drivers across their career. This role focuses on creating safe systems of work reflected in training and raising driver standards within the business.

You will design modules, deliver CPC training to external businesses, mentor drivers, ensure regulatory compliance, manage FORS and operator licence duties, and collaborate with departments to

Qualifications

• Full current, clean UK driving licence.
• Qualifications to support delivery of training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Proven track record of delivering change within a dynamic transport environment.
• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification.
• Train the Trainer qualification (PTTLS or equivalent).
• IOSH Working Safely.
• SAFED driver training experience.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.
• Knowledge or experience of ADR and/or carriage of dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver customised training modules.
• Ensure all drivers receive a structured training package throughout their career.
• Define & develop safe systems of work that underpin the training delivered.
• Develop CPC driver training that can be delivered to businesses externally.
• Assessment of drivers during the recruitment and selection process.
• Support the delivery of driver inductions.
• Develop a mentoring and training package for all drivers joining the business.
• Developing safe systems of work for driver processes.
• Ensure changes in driver procedures are communicated clearly to all drivers.
• Assessing and evaluating driver performance utilising vehicle telematics.
• Deliver a high standard of training to drivers at all levels.
• Collaborate with key business departments to help support raising standards.
• Maintain training records to ensure compliance to regulatory and internal standards.
• Support investigations to fully understand the root cause and support the development of additional training.
• Book external training providers to support driver training if it cannot be completed internally.
• Identify opportunities and implement initiatives in the business to generate cost savings and efficiencies through the driver fleets.
• Support the Health & Safety of all colleagues in the workplace.
• Management of FORS compliance for the vehicle fleet.
• Management of CPC driver training.

Skills

Driver training

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Change delivery

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification

Road Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence

Train the Trainer qualification (PTTLS or equivalent)

IOSH Working Safely

ADR knowledge

Operator Licence compliance knowledge

CPC driver training experience

SAFED driver training experience

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to be responsible for the structuring, development and delivery of a training package that supports and mentors drivers throughout their career. The Driver trainer is to support the development of safe systems of work that are reflected in the training delivered and improve standards of all drivers.

Duties:

• Design and deliver customised training modules
• Ensure all drivers receive a structured training package throughout their career within the business.
• Define & develop safe systems of work that underpin the training delivered to drivers.
• Develop CPC driver training that can be delivered to businesses externally
• Assessment of drivers during the recruitment and selection process
• Support the delivery of driver inductions
• Develop a mentoring and training package for all drivers joining the business
• Developing safe systems of work for driver processes
• Ensure changes in driver procedures are communicated clearly to all drivers
• Assessing and evaluating driver performance utilising vehicle telematics
• Deliver a high standard of training to drivers at all levels
• Collaborate with key business departments to help support raising standards
• Maintain training records to ensure compliance to regulatory and internal standards
• Support investigations to fully understand the root cause and support the development of additional training
• Book external training providers to support driver training if it cannot be completed internally
• Identify opportunities and implement initiatives in the business to generate cost savings and efficiencies through the driver fleets
• Support the Health & Safety of all colleagues in the workplace
• Management of FORS compliance for the vehicle fleet
• Management of CPC driver training

Skills Required:

• Full current, clean, UK driving licence
• Previous qualifications to support the delivery of training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Proven track record of delivering change within a dynamic transport environment
• Road Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence
• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification
• Train the Trainer qualification, such as PTTLS or equivalent
• Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely
• SAFED driver training experience
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
• Knowledge or experience of ADR and/or the carriage of dangerous goods