Driver Training & Compliance Officer

Barnsley; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in the UK is seeking a Professional Driver Training and Compliance Officer. This role involves managing driver training programs and ensuring compliance across a diverse fleet. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in training delivery, uphold health and safety standards, and possess strong time management skills. The position promotes fairness and inclusivity and offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driver training and compliance.
• Ability to deliver training across diverse fleet operations.
• Experience in preparing detailed management information.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver training, assessment and compliance programmes.
• Provide guidance to peers and new recruits.
• Contribute to management information for strategic oversight.

Skills

Driver training management

Compliance assessment

Health and safety standards

Information accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Position Reference

50136236/772409

Directorate & Service

Growth and Sustainability | Commercial & Operational Service Support

Salary

£31,537 - £34,434

Working Arrangements

On‑Site

Hours per week

37

Contract type

Permanent

Closing date

13/2/26 at 23:59

Basic Requirements

Requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.

Must provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

Prepare to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa. Note that the organisation does not hold a Home Office licence and cannot sponsor visas.

Pensions regulations may affect compensation if you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment.

About the Post

We have a unique opportunity in Fleet Services, based within the busy depot services at Smithies Lane Depot. This role is a professional driver training and compliance officer responsible for delivering a managed program of training, assessment and compliance across a diverse fleet operation while maintaining high quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing driver training, assessment and compliance programmes.
• Working to strict deadlines and providing accurate and detailed information.
• Upholding health and safety standards.
• Informing decisions and setting priorities in a challenging environment.
• Providing guidance to peers and new recruits to promote the council's values and beliefs.
• Contributing to management information for strategic oversight.

Qualifications & Experience

Professional driver training and compliance officer with a proven track record in delivering training, assessment and compliance programmes across diverse fleet operations.

Demonstrated ability to work to strict deadlines, provide accurate information, and maintain high safety standards.

Experience in preparing detailed management information.

Development & Support

Committed to supporting continuous Professional Development and inclusive flexible working arrangements.

EEO Statement

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, welcoming applicants with past convictions, and we do not discriminate. We are committed to fairness and inclusivity.

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