Driver Trainer

NEXT plc; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXT plc in Warrington is seeking a Driver Trainer to support our Transport operation. You will champion road safety, deliver CPC training, and lead driving assessments for recruitment across our distribution network. The role involves planning inductions, maintaining compliant records, and occasional travel to other centres.

Working hours are Mon–Fri 06:00–15:00 with flexibility to support operations. You will collaborate with the Transport Management Team and Driving Academy, training

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence and at least 1 year Class 1 experience with tachograph rules and Working Time regs.
• Experience coaching and delivering Driver CPC training clearly and encouragingly.
• LGV Assessors Qualification or equivalent to the role.
• Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule to meet Transport requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and build relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable mindset with strong organisational skills to reprioritise when plans change.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Van and LGV driving assessments for recruitment of core and agency Drivers.
• Plan and deliver engaging induction programmes for all new permanent and agency drivers to get them off to the best possible start.
• Carry out routine driving assessments, post-accident retraining, and tailored coaching to support continuous driver development.
• Deliver interactive CPC training through a mix of classroom and online learning sessions.
• Ensure initial driver licence checks, training guidelines, and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.
• Keep accurate, compliant training records and documentation up to date.
• Support the wider distribution network by occasionally adjusting working hours or travelling to other Regional Service Centres as required.

Skills

Coaching & training

Driver CPC modules

Communication skills

Organisational planning

Health & safety focus

Flexible / adaptable

Tachograph rules knowledge

Education

LGV Assessors Qualification

Job description

The role

As a Driver Trainer at our Warrington Regional Service Centre, you’ll play a vital role at the heart of our Transport operation, helping our driver population stay safe, confident, and efficient on the road. Working closely with the on-site Transport Management Team, Driver Training Manager, and the wider Driving Academy, you will champion road safety, reduce accidents through defensive driving, and promote fuel-efficient driving techniques. The position is predominantly Monday - Friday 06:00-15:00 , although flexibility is required to support the operations. At NEXT, we’re committed to supporting your growth, giving you the tools, training, and backing you need to be a trusted department expert and make a real difference across our distribution network.

What you'll take on

• Conduct Van and LGV driving assessments for recruitment of core and agency Drivers.
• Plan and deliver engaging induction programmes for all new permanent and agency drivers to get them off to the best possible start.
• Carry out routine driving assessments, post-accident retraining, and tailored coaching to support continuous driver development.
• Deliver interactive CPC training through a mix of classroom and online learning sessions.
• Ensure initial driver licence checks, training guidelines, and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.
• Keep accurate, compliant training records and documentation up to date.
• Support the wider distribution network by occasionally adjusting working hours or travelling to other Regional Service Centres as required.

What you'll bring

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence and a minimum of 1 year Class 1 diving experience alongside a practical knowledge of tachograph rules and Working Time regulations.
• Experience in coaching and delivering training, particularly Driver CPC modules, in a clear and encouraging way.
• An LGV Assessors Qualification or similar to the role.
• Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule to ensure that we service our Transport departments requirements as effectively as possible.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others positively and build great working relationships.
• A flexible, adaptable mindset with the organisational skills to reprioritise your day quickly when plans change.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, with a supportive approach to helping colleagues succeed.