Fleet Risk Manager

Doocey Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group in the West Midlands seeks a Fleet Risk Manager to enhance driver performance and safety across its fleet. You will support the ongoing development of drivers through practical coaching and assessments.

The role involves evaluating driving standards, producing improvement plans, and ensuring compliance with fleet safety objectives. Ideal candidates have experience in driver training and hold a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver coaching and fleet safety.
• Strong knowledge of safe driving techniques.
• Organised and disciplined with record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving assessments for new starters.
• Deliver coaching for high-risk drivers.
• Complete on-road driver evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Driver coaching

Fleet safety

Safe driving techniques

Assessment skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Advanced driver qualification

Tools

Telematics systems

Dashcam analysis

Job description

Job Title

Fleet Risk Manager

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Based out of our Head Office in Tipton, with regular travel to all our depots reaching from Sheffield to Cambridge, Birmingham and Bristol.

About Our Company

Doocey Plant Hire is a core division of the wider Doocey Group, providing high-quality plant and equipment solutions to support utility, civil engineering and infrastructure projects nationwide. With a modern, well‑maintained fleet and a focus on reliability, safety and service, we play an important role in keeping projects moving efficiently across both Doocey Group operations and our external client base.

As part of a family‑run business with over 40 years of industry experience, we are built on strong Black Country values of integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Our teams operate in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment where responsiveness, compliance and operational excellence are essential.

We are proud to support critical works across the utilities and civil engineering sectors, providing dependable plant hire solutions that help our clients and colleagues deliver safely and effectively. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, quality and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Plant Hire.

The Role

We are looking for a Fleet Driver Trainer & Coach to support the ongoing development, safety and performance of drivers across our fleet.

This role focuses on improving the competency, confidence and overall driving standards of new, existing and high‑risk drivers through structured coaching, practical assessments, ride‑alongs, targeted training and performance monitoring. You will play an important part in reducing road traffic collisions, at‑fault incidents, insurance claims, unsafe driving behaviours, vehicle damage and associated fleet costs.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Carry out driving assessments for new starters and periodic reassessments of existing drivers
• Deliver 1-to-1 coaching sessions for high-risk or underperforming drivers
• Undertake targeted assessments following RTCs, near misses, complaints, telematics alerts or vehicle damage
• Complete on-road driver evaluations, ride-alongs and practical assessments
• Identify unsafe behaviours, driver weaknesses and training needs
• Produce individual driver improvement plans and monitor progress
• Deliver refresher training, post-incident retraining, toolbox talks and behavioural improvement sessions
• Provide technical coaching on hazard awareness, observation, anticipation, speed control, safe manoeuvring, reversing and defensive driving
• Review telematics reports, dashcam footage, driver scorecards, incident records and customer feedback to identify trends
• Support post-incident driver debriefs and feed lessons learned into future training and safety communications
• Maintain accurate records of driver assessments, coaching and training
• Report on driver improvement activity, progress and outcomes
• Escalate persistent non-improvement or serious concerns to management
• Support fleet safety standards, safe systems of work and road risk reduction objectives
• Promote a positive, proactive driver safety culture across the business

The Person

• Credible with drivers and able to build strong working relationships
• Calm, professional and confident in handling challenging conversations
• Able to challenge unsafe behaviours in a firm but supportive manner
• Highly observant with strong assessment and feedback skills
• Organised and disciplined with accurate record-keeping ability
• Able to work closely with operational teams, fleet teams and management

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience in driver coaching, driver training, fleet safety, road safety or transport operations
• Strong knowledge of safe driving techniques and behaviour improvement
• Experience conducting driver assessments, coaching sessions and practical evaluations
• Familiar with telematics, dashcam analysis, driver scorecards and fleet systems
• Relevant backgrounds include ex-traffic police, DVSA, enforcement, military transport or fleet risk management

Qualifications & Training

• Full UK driving licence (essential), ideally Cat 2
• Advanced driver, assessor or trainer qualification (desirable)
• CPC Transport Manager and/or FORS knowledge (preferred but not essential)

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.