Driver Training Lead — Safety, Coaching & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri pattern

Impact on driver safety andperformance

Varied operational and office duties

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support two Milton Keynes sites, with a Monday to Friday 2:00pm–10:00pm shift. The role focuses on developing drivers, ensuring compliance, and upholding high safety standards while providing occasional office cover.

The position blends training, investigations, and administrative duties across two sites, offering a varied workload and a strong safety culture within a collaborative transport operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Driver Trainer or similar role.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and driver best practice.
• Experience conducting driver assessments and training programmes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and inductions for new drivers.
• Deliver driver training and ongoing coaching.
• Carry out refresher training on SSOW procedures.
• Coordinate and complete annual Driver Development Programme (DDP) requirements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, producing reports and recommendations.
• Monitor and maintain driver compliance and training records.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the operation.
• Provide administrative and office support during holiday/absence cover.
• Work closely with transport and operational teams to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Organisation

Administrative abilities

UK driving licence

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to support two Milton Keynes sites, with a Monday to Friday 2:00pm–10:00pm shift. The role focuses on developing drivers, ensuring compliance, and upholding high safety standards while providing occasional office cover.

The position blends training, investigations, and administrative duties across two sites, offering a varied workload and a strong safety culture within a collaborative transport operation.