HGV Driver Trainer – Safety & Development Lead

Rexel UK Ltd; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

33 days leave

Private insurance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Holiday offers

Education support

Job summary

Rexel UK Ltd in Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury DC) is seeking an experienced HGV Driver Trainer to join our transport team. This Monday–Friday role requires flexible shifts across AM, PM and Night to support our network.

You will deliver inductions, driver assessments, ongoing training and performance coaching, maintain training records, and help reduce incidents while ensuring compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• UK Driver Accessor Certificate and proven experience in the field.
• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience across varied 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 Working Time Directive and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication to engage and coach drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver inductions and pre-employment assessments.
• Provide refresher training and mode-specific 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.
• Share vehicle updates and relevant operational information with drivers.
• Support continuous improvement in training and driver development.
• Contribute to accident/incident reduction and regulatory compliance.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver assessments

Coaching

Training delivery

Communication

Job description

Rexel UK Ltd in Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury DC) is seeking an experienced HGV Driver Trainer to join our transport team. This Monday–Friday role requires flexible shifts across AM, PM and Night to support our network.

You will deliver inductions, driver assessments, ongoing training and performance coaching, maintain training records, and help reduce incidents while ensuring compliance with legislation.