Senior HGV Transport Operations Trainer & Coach

Zoom Recruitment; Shortstown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Transport Operations Trainer to join a busy Bedford logistics operation. This hands-on role focuses on driver safety, compliance and developing others, delivering on-road and classroom training, and maintaining high transport standards.

You will work closely with Transport Management and Fleet Compliance to improve driver performance, safety and compliance across the operation. A strong HGV background and CPC/assessor credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 HGV licence with no current points or endorsements.
• Minimum 5 years' HGV driving experience.
• Industry-recognised Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation.
• Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours regulations, tachographs and WTD.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving assessments for new and existing drivers.
• Deliver practical on-road driver training and classroom-based training.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate and deliver inductions and training for new starters.
• Maintain an accurate training matrix covering safety, compliance and training.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Driver Assessor

Training delivery

Safety compliance

Education

Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation

Driver CPC card

Tools

Microlise

EPOD systems

Tachograph analysis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transport Operations Trainer to join a busy Bedford logistics operation. This hands-on role focuses on driver safety, compliance and developing others, delivering on-road and classroom training, and maintaining high transport standards.

You will work closely with Transport Management and Fleet Compliance to improve driver performance, safety and compliance across the operation. A strong HGV background and CPC/assessor credentials are essential.