Driver Training & Safety Coach (Mon–Fri)

NEXT plc; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXT plc in Warrington is seeking a Driver Trainer to support our Transport operation. You will champion road safety, deliver CPC training, and lead driving assessments for recruitment across our distribution network. The role involves planning inductions, maintaining compliant records, and occasional travel to other centres.

Working hours are Mon–Fri 06:00–15:00 with flexibility to support operations. You will collaborate with the Transport Management Team and Driving Academy, training

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence and at least 1 year Class 1 experience with tachograph rules and Working Time regs.
• Experience coaching and delivering Driver CPC training clearly and encouragingly.
• LGV Assessors Qualification or equivalent to the role.
• Ability to plan and deliver your own schedule to meet Transport requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and build relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable mindset with strong organisational skills to reprioritise when plans change.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Van and LGV driving assessments for recruitment of core and agency Drivers.
• Plan and deliver engaging induction programmes for all new permanent and agency drivers to get them off to the best possible start.
• Carry out routine driving assessments, post-accident retraining, and tailored coaching to support continuous driver development.
• Deliver interactive CPC training through a mix of classroom and online learning sessions.
• Ensure initial driver licence checks, training guidelines, and risk assessments remain strictly aligned with current workplace legislation and company standards.
• Keep accurate, compliant training records and documentation up to date.
• Support the wider distribution network by occasionally adjusting working hours or travelling to other Regional Service Centres as required.

Skills

Coaching & training

Driver CPC modules

Communication skills

Organisational planning

Health & safety focus

Flexible / adaptable

Tachograph rules knowledge

Education

LGV Assessors Qualification

Job description

NEXT plc in Warrington is seeking a Driver Trainer to support our Transport operation. You will champion road safety, deliver CPC training, and lead driving assessments for recruitment across our distribution network. The role involves planning inductions, maintaining compliant records, and occasional travel to other centres.

Working hours are Mon–Fri 06:00–15:00 with flexibility to support operations. You will collaborate with the Transport Management Team and Driving Academy, training