LGV Driver Trainer

Biffa Waste Services; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Driver Trainer for our Staines Depot to ensure all drivers meet safety and regulatory standards. You will lead induction, provide ongoing training, and maintain comprehensive training records to keep the driver community safe and compliant.

The role requires 3+ years of HGV experience, CPC training, and a strong focus on ongoing development and performance improvement across driving teams at the Staines depot.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience including multiple modes.
• Proven expertise in conducting driver assessments.
• Up-to-date CPC Training.
• Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding: support hiring with pre-employment assessments and 5-day Driver Induction.
• Ongoing Driver Training: provide refresher and mode training for driver skills and customer experience.
• Record Management: maintain driver competence and training records.
• Post-Incident Support: reassessment and retraining after incidents.
• Driving Performance Reviews: analyse driving data with management to identify needs.
• Behavioural Interventions: targeted support for improvement in actions or behaviours.
• Vehicle Updates Communication: stay updated on vehicle changes and share with drivers.
• Continuous Improvement: enhance training delivery and personal development.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver assessments

CPC training

Legislation knowledge

Job description

Driver Trainer (LGV/HGV)

Location: Staines Depot

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.

Requirements

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.