LGV Driver Trainer

Biffa Waste Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major waste management company is seeking a Driver Development Coach to support driver training and compliance at their Edinburgh Depot. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of HGV driving experience, proven expertise in driver assessments, and a valid Class 2 HGV Licence. This role involves ongoing training, record management, and ensuring all drivers meet legal and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience.
• Proven expertise in conducting driver assessments.
• Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph.
• Up-to-date CPC Training.

Responsibilities

• Support the hiring process with pre-employment assessments.
• Provide regular refresher and additional mode training.
• Maintain accurate driver competence and training records.
• Offer reassessment and retraining for drivers following incidents.
• Regularly analyse driving data with management for support needs.
• Conduct targeted support for drivers needing improvements.
• Communicate vehicle technical changes to drivers.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Driver assessments

CPC Training

Driver checks and reporting procedures

HGV mechanics understanding

Relevant legislation knowledge

Job description

Driver Development Coach

Depot: Edinburgh Depot

Salary £40,000

A quick look at the role

To support the safe and effective running of day‑to‑day operations of a Depot by ensuring all drivers are trained to a high standard. Ensuring that statutory, legal and operational requirements for safe, competent drivers are met and maintained through monitoring driver practices and behaviour through induction and vocational training. And where appropriate take efficient action to ensure our driver community remains safe and compliant.

Your core responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Support the hiring process with pre‑employment assessments and deliver a comprehensive 5‑day Driver Induction aligned with standards and legislation.
• Ongoing Driver Training: Provide regular refresher and additional mode training to enhance driver skills and customer experience.
• Record Management: Maintain accurate driver competence and training records using Express Class.
• Post‑Incident Support: Offer reassessment and retraining for drivers following incidents.
• Driving Performance Reviews: Regularly analyse driving data with management to identify and address support needs.
• Behavioural Interventions: Conduct targeted support for drivers requiring improvements in actions or behaviours.
• Vehicle Updates Communication: Stay updated on vehicle technical changes and share relevant information with drivers.
• Continuous Improvement and Development: Enhance training delivery, optimise driver learning, and pursue personal professional development.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Our essential requirements

• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience, including multiple HGV modes.
• Proven expertise in conducting driver assessments.
• Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph.
• Up‑to‑date CPC Training.
• Basic understanding of HGV mechanics and maintenance.
• Proficient in driver checks and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Working Time Directive.
• Flexible with work hours, including early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and weekends as needed.