Driver Trainer & Safety Coach (Induction & Compliance)

LF&E; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Opportunities for ongoing training and

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage allowance

Job summary

LF&E, Swadlincote-based, seeks an experienced Driver Trainer to deliver induction programmes, on-road assessments, refresher training and ongoing compliance across the business. You will work with Fleet, HR and Operations to ensure drivers meet high safety and regulatory standards.

The role will expand to broader compliance and training activities across UK sites, with regular travel, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays, shaping LF&E's training function and improving patient service

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Recognised Driver Trainer or Assessor qualification such as RoSPA, IAM RoadSmart or ADI.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, or assessments.
• Proven experience driving commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Calm, professional and patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver induction training to new starters who drive company or lease vehicles.
• Conduct on-road driving assessments before drivers are authorised to drive independently.
• Verify driving licences, entitlements and endorsements.
• Identify training needs and risk factors during assessments.
• Support development and continuous improvement of training materials and programmes.
• Provide constructive coaching and feedback to improve driving standards.
• Plan and deliver refresher and defensive driving training.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Provide training on seasonal and vehicle-specific driving hazards.
• Maintain driver compliance records and licence checks.
• Investigate driving incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Deliver targeted follow-up coaching and retraining where required.
• Support fleet safety initiatives and risk reduction strategies.
• Stay up to date with road safety legislation and Highway Code updates.
• Assist in broader operational and compliance training.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Enhanced DBS willingness

Calm under pressure

Education

RoSPA Driver Trainer qualification

IAM RoadSmart qualification

ADI qualification

Equivalent fleet driver risk qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

LF&E, Swadlincote-based, seeks an experienced Driver Trainer to deliver induction programmes, on-road assessments, refresher training and ongoing compliance across the business. You will work with Fleet, HR and Operations to ensure drivers meet high safety and regulatory standards.

The role will expand to broader compliance and training activities across UK sites, with regular travel, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays, shaping LF&E's training function and improving patient service