Regional Driver Trainer

Biffa

Taunton

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

A leading waste management company is seeking a Regional Driver Development Coach to ensure drivers operate safely and efficiently. This hands-on role involves recruiting, training, and supporting drivers through ongoing assessments and performance reviews. Candidates need a minimum of 3 years HGV driving experience, a valid HGV licence, and strong knowledge of driver legislation. The company offers various benefits including a company car or car allowance, 25 days of annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience.
Proven experience in driver training, and/or transport roles.
Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements.
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

Support the hiring process with pre-employment assessments.
Provide ongoing driver training and record management.
Conduct driving performance reviews and behavioral interventions.
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

Skills

HGV driving experience

Training in driver roles

Knowledge of driver legislation

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

DCPC

Organisation

Continuous improvement

Team development

Record keeping

Education

Valid Class 1 HGV licence

DCPC and Digital Tachograph card

Valid ADR qualification

Job description

Regional Driver Development Coach

Location: South Region

Role Purpose

Biffa Specialist Services Industrial delivers tailored waste solutions for businesses with complex requirements. We provide hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and specialist logistics services to customers across the UK, supporting a wide range of industries. We are looking for an experienced Regional Driver Development Coach to play a critical role in ensuring our drivers operate safely, compliantly, and efficiently across our diverse divisional fleet. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role, ideal for someone passionate about developing drivers, improving standards, and making a measurable impact on safety and compliance.

Key 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

We’re here to change the way people think about waste.

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste 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. Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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