HGV Driver Trainer: Build Safe, High-Performing Drivers

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

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.