Fleet Driver Trainer

Selecta; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Life assurance 2x salary

Sick leave policy

Extended leave

Free parking

Coffee & tea

Career progression

Leadership support

Employee recognition

Mental health support

Job summary

Selecta is seeking a Fleet Trainer to deliver high-quality training across the business for drivers operating vans, HGVs and fleet assets. You will promote safe working practices, regulatory compliance and behavioural standards to reduce incidents and improve performance.

You will deliver classroom, digital and on-road training, perform driver assessments, and provide ongoing coaching. You will keep training records and support safety culture across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering driver or transport-related training.
• CPC Operator licence accreditation National.
• Strong knowledge of UK driving regulations, including DVSA standards and tachograph rules.
• Full UK driving licence (Category C preferred; Category C1 minimum).
• Willing to travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Experience coaching or assessing drivers (van and/or HGV).

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, digital, and on-road training covering manual handling, driver behaviour, and tachograph rules.
• Conduct driver assessments and provide corrective coaching.
• Deliver induction training for all fleet-related roles.
• Audit driver checks and vehicle condition for compliance.
• Monitor driver behaviours using telematics and intervene as needed.
• Maintain training records for audit and insurance purposes.

Skills

Driver training

Public speaking

Manual handling

Coaching drivers

Education

CPC Operator licence

UK driving licence

Tools

Telematics platforms

DVSA certification

Job description

We are hiring a Fleet Trainer who is responsible for delivering high‑quality, practical, and engaging training to colleagues across the business who operate company vehicles, including vans, HGVs, and specialist fleet assets. The role ensures that all drivers receive consistent guidance on safe working practices, legal compliance, and behavioural standards. This role is critical in reducing incidents, improving driver performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting a strong safety culture across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

Deliver classroom, digital, and on‑the‑road training covering:

• Manual Handling (safe lifting, carrying, load restraint, ergonomic best practice)
• Driver Behaviour (defensive driving, speed awareness, hazard perception, distraction management)
• Driver Assessments (practical evaluations, route‑based assessments, corrective coaching)
• HGV daily walk‑around checks (DVSA standards)
• Tachograph rules, working time, and drivers’ hours compliance
• Deliver new‑starter induction training for all fleet‑related roles.
• Provide targeted refresher training following incidents, near misses, or performance concerns.
• Tailor training to different audiences (multi‑drop van drivers, field engineers, HGV drivers, supervisors).

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all training content aligns with current legislation (DVSA, HSE, Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive).

Conduct audits of driver checks and vehicle condition to ensure compliance with company policy.

Monitor driver behaviours using telematics and intervene where training is required.

Support the Fleet team in maintaining OCRS scores, and overall compliance performance.

Maintain accurate training records for audit and insurance purposes.

• Proven experience delivering driver or transport‑related training.
• CPC Operator licence accreditation National.
• Strong knowledge of UK driving regulations, including:
• DVSA walk‑around check standards
• HGV daily checks
• Tachograph rules (EU Reg 561/2006 and AETR)
• Working Time Directive (Road Transport)
• Experience coaching or assessing drivers (van and/or HGV).
• Confident communicator able to engage large and small groups.
• Strong practical understanding of manual handling principles.
• Full UK driving licence (including Category C preferred; Category C1 minimum).
• Willing to travel and occasional overnight stays.

Desirable

• Accredited Manual Handling Trainer qualification.
• RTITB / DVSA / Fleet Trainer certification or similar.
• Experience with telematics platforms and driver‑behaviour analytics.
• FORS, CLOCS, or similar compliance scheme drivers’ safety experience.
• Experience in a logistics, utilities, field operations or transport environment.
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK permanently.
• In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Selecta UK recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
• Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
• Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
• Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
• Unlimited coffee and tea at our offices to keep you refreshed
• Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
• Strong leadership support to help you thrive
• Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders