Fleet HGV Driver Trainer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Career development

Flexible freelance work

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in High Wycombe is seeking freelance HGV Driver Trainers/Coaches to deliver one-to-one coaching and on-road assessments for diverse clients. The role offers a daily rate of £150 and a clear pathway to specialise with the PRIM 5-Day Coach and Assessor Training.

You'll join a dedicated training team, delivering coaching across Royal Mail Delivery Offices and BT Openreach sites, adapting methods for drivers with varying experience while upholding safety standards and producing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-road driver training or assessments (HGV essential).
• Strong communication and coaching skills, both on-road and in classroom settings.
• Willingness to undertake an interview and assessment of coaching and presenting abilities.
• Ability to give clear, structured feedback and foster learner progression.
• Flexibility to travel to client and depot locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HGV driver coaching and on-road assessments across multiple client contracts.
• Provide one-to-one driver coaching and assessments in category B vehicles at Royal Mail Delivery Offices or at BT Openreach sites.
• Adapt training and assessment methods to meet the needs of drivers with varying levels of experience.
• Ensure all training is delivered to the highest professional and safety standards.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback to support driver development.

Skills

Coaching

Assessment

Communication

Flexibility

Travel to client locations

Job description

This contract role in High Wycombe seeks a Fleet HGV Driver Trainer to deliver coaching and on-road assessments for varied clients. Working freelance, the successful candidate provides one-to-one instruction in category B vehicles at Royal Mail Delivery Offices or BT Openreach sites, adapting methods for drivers of differing experience. Duties include upholding professional safety standards and producing structured feedback. Applicants need strong communication, assessment expertise, and flexibility across locations. Day rate is £150, with potential progression into specialist PRIM 5-Day Coach and Assessor Training. Suited to experienced instructors seeking flexible, contract-based work within a dedicated training team.

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Freelance HGV Coaches, Assessors, and Instructors to join our dedicated training team. This role involves delivering high-quality HGV driver coaching and assessments for a variety of clients, with the opportunity to progress into delivering the specialist PRIM 5-Day Coach and Assessor Training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver HGV driver coaching and on-road assessments across multiple client contracts.
• Provide one-to-one driver coaching and assessments in category B vehicles at Royal Mail Delivery Offices or at BT Openreach sites.
• Adapt training and assessment methods to meet the needs of drivers with varying levels of experience.
• Ensure all training is delivered to the highest professional and safety standards.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback to support driver development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in on-road driver training or assessments (HGV essential).
• Strong communication and coaching skills, both on-road and in classroom settings.
• Willingness to undertake an interview and assessment of your coaching and presenting abilities.
• Ability to give clear, structured feedback and foster learner progression.
• Flexibility to travel to client and depot locations as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunities for professional training and career development.
• Varied and rewarding work across a range of clients.
• A supportive, professional, and safety-focused training environment.
• Free upskilling opportunities, including the chance to deliver the PRIM 5-Day Coach and Assessor Training (with Train the Trainer and classroom instruction elements).