Regional ADR Driver Trainer & Development Coach

Biffa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Generous pension scheme.

Medical and dental scheme.

Retail and leisure discounts.

Holiday and travel discounts.

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Regional Driver Development Coach to lead training, onboarding, and performance reviews for our HGV fleet across the UK. You will design and deliver induction programs, refresher training, and ongoing coaching to raise safety and compliance standards.

With minimum 3 years HGV experience and a valid Class 1 licence, you’ll partner with operations to optimise driver learning, assess incidents, and implement behavioural improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience, including multiple HGV modes.
• Valid Class 1 HGV licence, DCPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Valid ADR qualification with Waste vacuum tanker experience
• Proven experience in driver training, and or transport roles
• Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong working knowledge of driver legislation and health & safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Support the hiring process with pre-employment assessments and deliver a comprehensive 3-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.
• Continuous Improvement and Development: Enhance training delivery, optimise driver learning, and pursue personal professional development.

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Regional Driver Development Coach to lead training, onboarding, and performance reviews for our HGV fleet across the UK. You will design and deliver induction programs, refresher training, and ongoing coaching to raise safety and compliance standards.

With minimum 3 years HGV experience and a valid Class 1 licence, you’ll partner with operations to optimise driver learning, assess incidents, and implement behavioural improvements.