HGV Driver Trainer

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Immingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC GROUP is seeking an experienced HGV Driver Trainer in Immingham. The role involves hands-on training with drivers, assessing performance, and driving standards improvements across on-road and on-site settings.

You will deliver in-cab and classroom training, focusing on safe, efficient driving and compliance with tachograph rules. The candidate should have a full HGV Class 1 licence and proven training experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Experience as an HGV Driver Trainer or Assessor.
• Strong knowledge of tachograph laws and drivers' hours.
• Experience delivering in-cab and classroom training.
• Good knowledge of vehicle defects and daily procedures.
• Experience with Volvo and Mercedes HGVs is advantageous.
• Understanding of telematics, driver performance and fuel-efficient driving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• European language skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess HGV drivers and identify training and development needs.
• Deliver in-cab and classroom driver training.
• Promote efficient and economical driving techniques.
• Use telematics data, fuel performance and driver scores to identify improvements.
• Provide training on tachograph legislation and drivers' hours regulations.
• Train drivers on vehicle defects, defect reporting and daily checks.
• Ensure drivers understand and follow company procedures.
• Support driver performance and improve driving standards.
• Spend significant time training and assessing drivers on the road.
• Work on-site and from the office as required.

Skills

HGV Licence

Training Experience

Tachograph Laws

In-cab Training

Classroom Training

Vehicle Defects

Telematics

Driver Performance

Communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable

HGV Driver Trainer to join our team in Immingham.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with drivers, improving standards and spending plenty of time out on the road. You’ll be responsible for assessing drivers, delivering training and helping to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, efficiency and day-to-day driving performance.

The Role

As an HGV Driver Trainer, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing HGV drivers and identifying training and development needs


• Delivering in-cab and classroom-based driver training


• Delivering efficient and economical driving techniques


• Using telematics data, fuel performance and driver scores to identify areas for improvement


• Providing training and guidance on current tachograph legislation and drivers' hours regulations


• Training drivers on vehicle defects, defect reporting and daily vehicle checks


• Ensuring drivers understand and follow company procedures


• Supporting driver performance and helping to improve overall driving standards


• Spending significant time out on the road training and assessing drivers


• Working both on-site and from the office, depending on the requirements of the role

About You

• A full HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence


• Previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer, Assessor or in a similar role


• Strong knowledge of tachograph laws and drivers' hours


• in-cab and classroom training


• Good knowledge of vehicle defects and daily driver/vehicle procedures


• Experience working with Volvo and Mercedes HGVs would be advantageous


• A good understanding of telematics, driver performance and fuel-efficient driving


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A professional and approachable manner
  
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively


• The ability to speak a European language is beneficial, particularly when working with a diverse driver workforce, but not required.

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Friday working pattern


• A varied role with a strong mix of office, site and on-the-road work


• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on driver standards, safety and performance

ARC GROUP

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