Freelance HGV Driver Trainer

Pertemps; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance role

Career development

Training opportunities

PRIM 5-Day Coach & Assessor Training

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking experienced Freelance HGV Coaches, Assessors and Instructors to join our dedicated training team. You will deliver high-quality HGV driver coaching and assessments for a range of clients, with a path to lead the PRIM 5-Day Coach and Assessor Training.

You will coach and assess drivers, provide feedback, and adapt methods to varying experience levels across client contracts, while maintaining safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-road driver training or assessments (HGV essential).
• Strong coaching and communication skills for on-road and classroom settings.
• Willingness to interview and demonstrate coaching and presenting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HGV driver coaching and on-road assessments across multiple client contracts.
• Provide one-to-one driver coaching and assessments at Royal Mail Delivery Offices or BT Openreach sites.
• Adapt training methods to drivers with varying levels of experience and ensure safety standards.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback to support learner progression.
• Travel to client and depot locations as required.

Skills

HGV training

On-road coaching

Client coaching

Job description

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).