HGV Driver Trainer

Rexel Scotland & NI; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rexel UK seeks an experienced HGV Driver Trainer for our Aylesbury Distribution Centre and wider supply chain network. The role is Monday–Friday with flexibility across AM, PM and night shifts, focused on driver development, safety and compliance.

You will deliver inductions, drive assessments, and ongoing coaching while maintaining training records and supporting operational safety across the fleet. Join a team committed to learning and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience.
• Experience conducting driver assessments.
• Valid Class 2 HGV licence, digital tachograph card & In Date CPC Card.
• Flexibility to work early, late and night shifts.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive.
• Strong communication with drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver inductions and pre-employment assessments.
• Provide refresher training and additional mode training.
• Maintain training records and compliance.
• Support drivers after incidents via reassessment and retraining.
• Review driver performance data with management and create action plans.
• Share vehicle updates and relevant operational information with drivers.
• Support continuous improvement in training and driver development.

Skills

Driver training experience

HGV driving experience

Driver assessments

CPC & tachograph knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Safety & compliance

Coaching & mentoring

Tools

Tachograph systems

Job description

Company Description

Rexel is looking for an experienced and proactive

Aylesbury Distribution Centre & Wider Supply Chain Network.

This is a Monday to Friday role, with expectations to be flexible across AM, PM & Night shifts.

Company Description

Rexel is looking for an experienced and proactive HGV Driver Trainer to join our Aylesbury Distribution Centre & Wider Supply Chain Network. This is a Monday to Friday role, with expectations to be flexible across AM, PM & Night shifts. This role is ideal for someone with strong HGV driving experience who is passionate about driver development, operational safety and compliance. You’ll play a key part in supporting our transport operation by delivering inductions, driver assessments, branch & risk assessments, ongoing training and performance support.

Why join Rexel? Look at the the Benefits of a Career with Rexel:

• Bonus Scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave(including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!)
  • You can also buy and sell holiday each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

In this role, you will help ensure our drivers are trained to a high standard and that statutory, legal and operational requirements are met and maintained. Working closely with the transport team, you’ll support day-to-day operation through coaching, monitoring performance, and providing retraining where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver driver inductions and pre-employment assessments
• Provide refresher training and additional mode training
• Maintain accurate training and competence records
• Support drivers following incidents through reassessment and retraining
• Review driver performance data with management, and create action plans to support improvements
• Carry out targeted behavioural coaching where required
• Share vehicle updates and relevant operational information with drivers
• Support continuous improvement in training and driver development
• Accident & Incident reduction across the fleet
• Legislative support alongside compliance teams
• Safe Systems at Work, process and Procedures

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as an Transport colleague include:

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Flexible to work early, late and night shifts as required
• Hold a UK Driver Accessor Certificate and proven experience within the field
• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience, across varied HGV vehicles
• Experience conducting driver assessments
• Valid Class 2 HGV licence, digital tachograph card & In Date CPC Card
• Good understanding of HGV mechanics and maintenance
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Working Time Directive
• Confident with driver checks, reporting and record keeping
• Strong communication skills to engage & support drivers in learning and improving

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.