Driver Trainer

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

At Air Products, we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services.

The Opportunity

Trainers are responsible for delivering continuous safety and operational improvements through various training programs with our driver teams, creating and demonstrating a best-in-class safety culture, and embracing Air Products core safety values, being the safest gas company in the world. This role requires individuals to articulate a high level of technical knowledge and experience as a subject matter expert (SME) in Air Products processes and procedures, coupled with regulatory and internal mandatory training. It is a front‑line business critical activity, supporting our continuing customer relationship and improving long‑term retention. Distribution operates across many sites within the UK, and the Driver Trainer will travel to these sites to perform training as required.

Duties include

• New employee training.
• Regulatory Training (ADR & DCPC).
• Air Products mandatory training.
• 1:1 Competence assessment.
• Guidance and advice as required in technical expertise.

This Position Is Accountable For The Following End Results

• Adherence to all safety rules, processes, and procedures, as safety is a condition of employment.
• Maintain, develop, and apply knowledge of relevant procedures within our distribution organisation.
• Deliver regulatory DCPC training, product refresher training, induction training, both classroom‑based and on‑road practical training.
• Deliver training in line with Air Products timelines and policies, including new driver induction training.
• Assist Distribution teams in identifying high‑risk drivers.
• Coach and build training plans.
• Work cross‑functionally with other departments to correct issues or identify safety concerns relating to customer installations.
• Support driver teams with knowledge of processes as a subject matter expert.
• Provide safe support and assistance to colleagues while being accountable for your own performance.
• Strive to maximize internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Identify and support programs to improve safety & efficiency in line with business objectives.

As the Driver Trainer, you already are or have

• LGV 1 license (HGV Class 1/C+E unrestricted) (preferred)
• Proven tanker driving experience and min three years consecutive driving experience (Preferred)
• Proven track record of working within a safety‑first environment.
• Able to work under own initiative with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in classroom training (Preferable)
• Exceptional knowledge of Cryogenic Liquid and Gas product delivery.
• Proven knowledge of tanker operations.
• Good time management and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet the demands of multiple requests.
• Proven ability to adapt to change.
• Be able to work remotely and capable of travel as required.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office programs, in particular the ability to use Excel and Word is essential.
• Administrative skills such as spreadsheets, word documents and use of IT systems is also essential.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. We invite you to bring your diverse self and creativity to a company reimagining what’s possible. Be part of our growth story and make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including Company Car) plus a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end‑to‑end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.