Driver Trainer & Assessor — On-Road & Classroom, £40k

Interaction Recruitment PLC; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

On-road and classroom training

Driver safety impact

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is representing a client seeking an Experienced Driver Trainer/Assessor. The role focuses on coaching drivers, improving performance and ensuring road-safety standards across the operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong HGV background, 5+ years driving, and a recognised Driver Assessor qualification with CPC and tachograph expertise. On-road and classroom training roles are included, with a 06:00 start and a £40,000 yearly salary.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 C+E HGV licence.
• Minimum 5 years' commercial driving experience.
• Clean licence with no points or endorsements.
• Recognised Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience in driver training and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours, tachograph rules, WTD and transport legislation.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for new and existing commercial drivers.
• Carry out assessments following road traffic collisions.
• Identify training needs and deliver driver retraining.
• Deliver on-road and classroom training, including Driver CPC.
• Conduct behavioural observations and performance assessments.
• Advise on Drivers' Hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Regulations.
• Audit vehicles and driver compliance through spot checks.
• Deliver vehicle familiarisation training and inductions.
• Assist with accident investigations and camera footage reviews.
• Maintain training records and monitor driver compliance.

Skills

HGV driving coaching

Driver training

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is representing a client seeking an Experienced Driver Trainer/Assessor. The role focuses on coaching drivers, improving performance and ensuring road-safety standards across the operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong HGV background, 5+ years driving, and a recognised Driver Assessor qualification with CPC and tachograph expertise. On-road and classroom training roles are included, with a 06:00 start and a £40,000 yearly salary.