Driver Training & Compliance Officer | £31,537 - £34,434

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Driver Training and Compliance Officer to lead training and compliance programs within Fleet Services. This role requires significant experience in driver training and compliance, overseeing quality and health standards while guiding colleagues. The authority emphasizes continuous professional development, flexible working, and diversity. Offering a competitive salary alongside a pension scheme, this position is integral to supporting community services in Barnsley.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering driver training programs.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Proven track record in compliance across fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver managed driver training and compliance programs.
• Provide guidance to peers and new recruits.
• Contribute to management information for decision-making.

Skills

Professional driver training

Compliance assessment

Health and safety standards

Job description

Position reference: 50136236/772409

Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Commercial & Operational Service Support

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434

Working Arrangements: On-Site

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 19/12/2025 at 23:59

Basic Criminal Record Check required.

Travel & Immigration: Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pension Considerations: Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

About Barnsley Council

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We are an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

Benefits

• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post

We have a unique opportunity in Fleet Services, based within the busy depot services team at Smithies Lane Depot - this is your chance to be a part of council services delivered within the community.

We are looking for a professional driver training and compliance officer with a proven track record of delivering a managed program of training, assessment and compliance across a diverse and challenging fleet operation whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of quality.

Someone who has shown the ability to work to strict deadlines, provide accurate and detailed information whilst upholding the highest possible standards of health and safety.

Being part of the team tasked with providing the best "£ for £" local authority training, assessment, and compliance function possible.

Using your extensive professional experience within the driver training and compliance sector, you will contribute to providing management information which will help inform decisions and set priorities in what can be a highly challenging environment with conflicting demands.

You will also be expected to offer help and guidance to peers and new recruits, helping to promote the council's values and beliefs.

We are committed to supporting your continuous Professional Development.

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We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CVs are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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