Master Driver

Balazs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide UK is seeking a Master Driver to lead driver training, safety initiatives, and the ongoing development of transport operations. The role focuses on coaching teams, implementing safety plans, and driving improvements across the driver cohort.

The position requires prior driver trainer experience, an ADI qualification preferred, a clean driving record for the past five years, and an HGV licence. You will engage with stakeholders and contribute to safer, more efficient deliveries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a driver trainer/instructor is essential.
• ADI qualification desired but not essential.
• HGV Licence with no points or convictions within the past 5 years.
• Clean driving licence free from RSE, endorsements, etc for past five years.
• Able to demonstrate good safety performance & compliance with regulations.
• Competency in development of risk assessment and SOPs.
• Experience in incident investigations and root cause analysis techniques.
• General communication & group presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess training needs of driver teams and validate trainer resources.
• Support operations during driver interviews and onboarding.
• Schedule, track and perform on-the-job observations and assessments.
• Oversee and develop driver qualification processes; coach drivers on assessments.
• Use vehicle data (IVMS, tachograph, fatigue systems) to monitor performance.
• Provide regular feedback to stakeholders on safety and performance.
• Develop and control safety plans aligned with objectives.
• Lead investigations to identify improvements and corrective actions.
• Assist with assessing customer delivery points and implement solutions.

Skills

Driver trainer

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Public speaking

Education

ADI qualification

HGV licence

Job description

## Master DriverApply: United Kingdom, Birmingham: United Kingdom, Manchester: Full time: Posted Today: R10097997Air Liquide is a global leader in the gas industry not by chance, but through our constant advances in the technological field. So when it comes to recruiting great people to join our business we take it seriously. We believe our talented people and their passion for our Business is what brings success to our group. Working at Air Liquide UK means having opportunities to evolve in an environment that actively promotes and encourages its people, recognises expertise, and offers genuine opportunities that provide colleagues with autonomy and accountability. We believe our people are the cornerstone of our Company as such we care about the development and growth of our people and teams as much as the development and growth of our business. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**Air Liquide is currently searching for a Master Driver to join the team and to drive excellence, lead safety initiatives, and help shape the future of our transport operations.Main responsibilities include:* Assessing the training needs of our driver teams. Ensuring the effectiveness of our associated driver trainer resources (DTI’s) by validating technical and coaching competencies.* Supporting the operations team throughout the driver interview process and onboarding.* Scheduling, tracking & performing formal on-the-job observations and assessments as well as BVS’s to monitor performance.* Oversight and development of the driver qualification process in particular; coaching drivers through on the job assessments and using data retrieved from the vehicle onboard technology (IVMS, tachograph, fatigue & distraction systems) to quantify, analyse and monitor performance.* Provide regular feedback via multiple streams to key stakeholders in the operation.* Development, implementation & control of safety plans linked to organisational objectives.* Contribute, lead and validate formal investigations to determine improvements and corrective actions.* In order to continually improve our processes and eliminate risks within the transport operation, the role will assist with assessing customer delivery points, identify issues and work with the teams to implement solutions.#LI-KM1 \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Are you a MATCH?*** Previous experience as a driver trainer/instructor is essential* ADI qualification desired but not essential* HGV Licence with no points or convictions within the past 5 years* Clean driving licence free from RSE, endorsements, etc for past five years* Able to demonstrate good safety performance & compliance with regulations* Ability to gain the respect of drivers & Road Transport stakeholders* Previous experience developing training plans as part of C-IPM for driver teams* Competency in development of risk assessment and SOP’s* Experience in incident investigations and root cause analysis techniques* General communication & group presentation skills.* Recognise & appreciate individual abilities & adjust their approach accordingly* Empower driver teams through positive feedback & coaching* Proven motivator & leader.* Eagerness to learn quickly & share knowledge / know-how with enthusiasm