Driver Trainer/Driver Assessor (HGV)

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri schedule

No weekend work

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor (HGV & Transport) in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on developing drivers, improving safety standards and shaping performance across two busy sites.

You will conduct inductions, ongoing coaching, and driver assessments, with a proactive approach to compliance, accidents investigation, and continuous improvement, in a Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Driver Trainer/Assessor or similar roles in transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver legislation is essential.
• Proven coaching and development skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver inductions, assessments, and onboarding programmes.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development for drivers across sites.
• Ensure compliance with SSOW procedures and monitor driver records.

Skills

Driver trainer

Driver assessor

Transport compliance

Coaching

Communication

Organisation

Administration

Job description

Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor (HGV & Transport)

Milton Keynes

£45,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, 2pm - 10pm

Are you passionate about developing drivers, improving safety standards, and making a real impact?

We're looking for an experienced Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor to join a growing transport operation in Milton Keynes, supporting two busy sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in driver training, transport compliance, or driver development who wants to play a key role in shaping driver performance and promoting a strong safety culture.

This isn't just a training role. You'll be the go-to expert for driver development, compliance, assessments, coaching, and continuous improvement across the operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering driver inductions, assessments, and onboarding programmes.
• Providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and development for drivers.
• Conducting refresher training and ensuring compliance with SSOW procedures.
• Managing Driver Development Programme (DDP) requirements.
• Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring driver performance and compliance records.
• Working closely with Transport and Operations teams to improve safety and service levels.
• Supporting the wider office team with administration and holiday cover when required.
• Championing best practice and driving a positive safety culture throughout the business.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor, Transport Trainer, CPC Trainer, Fleet Trainer, or similar
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, compliance, and driver legislation
• Experience conducting driver assessments and coaching professional drivers
• Confidence investigating incidents and producing detailed reports
• Excellent communication and people-development skills
• Strong administration and organisational abilities
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HGV / LGV experience
• Transport compliance experience
• Driver CPC knowledge
• Accident investigation experience
• Tachograph and driver performance analysis experience

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £45,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• No weekend working
• Opportunity to shape driver development across multiple sites
• Varied and autonomous role
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• The chance to make a genuine impact on driver safety, compliance, and performance