Transport Operations Trainer

Interaction Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for a Driver Assessor / Driver Trainer role paying £40,000 per year on a full-time permanent basis. The position starts at 06:00am and involves assessing drivers, delivering coaching and training, and ensuring safety and compliance within the transport operation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Full C+E Class 1 HGV Licence, have at least 5 years of commercial driving experience, and possess a recognised Driver Assessor qualification and CPC card.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Strong knowledge of Driver CPC and Tachograph requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess commercial drivers and identify training needs.
• Deliver on-road and classroom-based training.
• Maintain training records and matrices.
• Monitor driver compliance and performance.

Job description

DRIVER ASSESSOR / DRIVER TRAINER - £40,000

£40,000 per year | Full-Time | Permanent | 06:00am Start

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Driver Assessor / Driver Trainer to join their transport operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Driver Trainer looking to take the next step in their career, with a key focus on driver safety, compliance, assessment and development.

THE ROLE

As a Driver Assessor / Trainer, you will be responsible for assessing commercial drivers, identifying training requirements and delivering both on-road and classroom-based training.

You will work closely with the transport and fleet teams to maintain high standards of driver performance, safety and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assessments for new and existing commercial drivers
• Carry out assessments following Road Traffic Collisions
• Identify and deliver driver retraining where required
• Deliver driver coaching, training and Driver CPC
• Conduct behavioural observations and performance assessments
• Provide advice on Drivers' Hours, Tachograph rules and WTD
• Carry out vehicle and driver audits and spot checks
• Deliver vehicle familiarisation training
• Assist with accident investigations and camera footage reviews
• Deliver toolbox talks and new starter inductions
• Maintain training records and training matrices
• Monitor driver compliance and performance
• Identify opportunities to improve driver safety and performance
• Work closely with Transport, Fleet Compliance and Health & Safety teams

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Full C+E Class 1 HGV Licence
• Minimum 5 years' commercial driving experience
• Clean licence with no points or endorsements
• Recognised Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours, WTD and transport legislation
• Previous driver training or assessment experienceExcellent communication and coaching skills
• Good IT skills
• Professional and confident approach

THE PACKAGE

• £40,000 per annum
• 06:00am start
• Permanent position
• Full-time hours
• Excellent opportunity for career development