Regional HGV Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Biffa Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; 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 Specialist Services Industrial is seeking a Regional Driver Development Coach to lead safe, compliant driver development across our hazardous waste tanker operations in the United Kingdom, including Manchester region. This hands-on role focuses on developing drivers, raising standards, and delivering measurable safety improvements.

You will recruit and onboard, train drivers, manage training records in Express Class, conduct post-incident retraining, and drive performance reviews and

Qualifications

• 3+ years HGV driving experience with multiple HGV modes.
• Valid Class 1 HGV licence, DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• ADR qualification with Waste vacuum tanker experience.
• Proven experience in driver training 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 hiring 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.
• Record management: maintain accurate driver competence and training records using Express Class.
• Post-incident support: 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

Driver training

Health & safety knowledge

Organised

Continuous improvement

Tools

Express Class

Tachograph card

Job description

Biffa Specialist Services Industrial is seeking a Regional Driver Development Coach to lead safe, compliant driver development across our hazardous waste tanker operations in the United Kingdom, including Manchester region. This hands-on role focuses on developing drivers, raising standards, and delivering measurable safety improvements.

You will recruit and onboard, train drivers, manage training records in Express Class, conduct post-incident retraining, and drive performance reviews and