HGV Driver Trainer

Irlam associates Group; Snetterton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and pension

Full uniform and PPE

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Long-service awards

Employee discounts

Job summary

The company is seeking an experienced HGV Driver Trainer to join an established transport and logistics team in Norfolk. You will develop drivers, improve safety and driving standards, and ensure training and compliance are met.

This role involves practical assessments, classroom training and coaching. You'll carry out driver assessments, deliver CPC training, support inductions, monitor telematics and hours, and maintain records for audits and FORS compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Experience as a driver trainer, assessor or instructor.
• Approved Driver CPC trainer status.
• Driver instructor qualification or accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of drivers’ hours and tachographs.
• Experience with FORS audits and compliance.
• Familiarity with telematics systems (TruTac/Microlise/HaulTech).
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driver assessments and provide coaching.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and maintain training records.
• Support new driver inductions covering health, safety and safe working practices.
• Monitor telematics and compliance, report trends to the compliance team.
• Assist with occasional transport planning duties.
• Maintain documentation for audits and FORS requirements.
• Analyse driver performance data to identify training needs.

Skills

Driver CPC training

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Administration

Education

Full UK driving licence (Class 1/C+E)

Tools

TruTac

Microlise

HaulTech

Job description

HGV Driver Trainer

Location: Norfolk

Salary: £36,000–£40,000 per year

Working pattern: Monday–Friday

We’re recruiting an experienced HGV Driver Trainer to join an established transport and logistics business in Norfolk.

You’ll play a key role in developing drivers, improving safety and driving standards, and ensuring training and compliance requirements are consistently met. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys practical assessments, classroom training and coaching drivers to perform at their best.

The role

• Carry out driver assessments and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and maintain accurate training records.
• Support new driver inductions, covering health and safety and safe working practices.
• Monitor telematics, driving behaviours and infringements, conducting driver debriefs and identifying additional training needs.
• Monitor drivers’ hours and Working Time compliance.
• Maintain documentation and records for internal audits and FORS requirements.
• Analyse driver performance data and report trends to the compliance team.
• Assist with occasional transport planning duties depending on business needs.

What we’re looking for

• A valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Previous experience as a driver trainer, assessor or instructor.
• Approved Driver CPC trainer status and experience delivering training.
• Relevant driver instructor qualification or accreditation.
• A strong understanding of drivers’ hours, tachographs and transport regulations.
• Experience preparing training and compliance records for audits, including FORS.
• Familiarity with telematics or compliance systems such as TruTac, Microlise or HaulTech.
• Strong communication, presentation and administration skills.
• A supportive approach to coaching and mentoring drivers.

What’s on offer

• £36,000–£40,000 annual salary.
• Monday–Friday working pattern.
• Life assurance and pension.
• Full uniform and PPE.
• Onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long-service awards.
• Employee discounts across shopping, travel, motoring and days out.

Work Location: In person