Driver Trainer HGV

Driver Trainer (LGV / HGV)

Location:

Coulsdon Depot Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract:

Full-time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Driver Trainer (LGV/HGV) to support the safe and effective day-to-day operation of our depot. This role is key in ensuring all drivers are trained to a high standard and remain compliant with statutory, legal, and operational requirements. You will play a vital role in developing driver competence through induction, vocational training, monitoring driving behaviour, and delivering targeted interventions where required helping to maintain a safe, professional, and compliant driver workforce.

Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Support the recruitment process through pre-employment driver assessments Deliver a comprehensive 5-day Driver Induction programme aligned with legislation and company standards Driver Training & Development Provide ongoing refresher training and additional mode training Support continuous improvement in driver skills and customer experience Performance & Compliance Maintain accurate driver competence and training records using Express Class Review driving performance data with management to identify trends and support needs Conduct behavioural and performance interventions where improvements are required Post-Incident Support Deliver reassessments and retraining following incidents or near misses Operational Support Stay up to date with vehicle technical changes and communicate updates to drivers Promote best practice in safe driving, vehicle checks, and compliance Continuous Improvement Enhance training delivery methods and driver learning outcomes Commit to ongoing professional development Essential Requirements Minimum 3 years HGV driving experience , including multiple HGV vehicle types Proven experience conducting driver assessments and training Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph Card Up-to-date CPC Training Good understanding of HGV mechanics and maintenance Strong knowledge of driver checks and defect reporting Sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Working Time Directive Flexible approach to working hours, including early starts, late finishes, nights, and weekends when required