Driver Trainer
Location: Essex
Employment Type: Full time
Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Interview Start Date: 23rd September 2026 onwards
Posted: Yesterday
Reference Number: R38984
Salary: Circa £41,000 depending on skills and experience + business use of company van
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Job Overview
Based within the Anglian Water region covering Essex, primarily responsible for training drivers and operators on operational functions, including the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The role involves completing assessments for new and existing drivers, providing driving cover, and ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of water recycling assets.
About Water Recycling at Anglian Water
Water Recycling is at the heart of our operations. We are responsible for collecting and treating water used by customers and returning it to the environment via rivers and coastal outlets. Our network includes 76,000 kilometres of sewers and over 1,000 water recycling centres. We aim to maintain the safe and sustainable operation of water recycling assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Train drivers and operators on operational functions within the department.
- Teach the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).
- Complete driving and operational assessments for new and existing drivers and operators.
- Provide driving cover as required within the business.
Candidate Requirements
- Class 1 Driving License (C+E).
- Fully completed driver CPC.
- CITB trained.
- Experience in operating and training a range of plant and equipment.
- IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills for delivering training and liaising with scheduling teams.
Employee Benefits
- Personal private health care.
- Generous double match pension scheme – contribute 7%, Anglian Water contributes 14%, total 21%.
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household.
- 25 days annual leave, rising with length of service, with options to buy more.
- Life assurance up to 8 times salary.
- Personal accident cover up to 5 times salary.
- Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks of paid paternity/partner leave, with shared parental pay options.
- Bonus scheme.
- Flexible benefits and supportive working culture.
Why Choose Anglian Water?
We are a leading provider in water and water recycling services in the UK, recognized for quality and customer service. We are committed to developing our people through ongoing learning and professional growth within a challenging and vital service environment.
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Your role will require you to train our Drivers & Operators on all operational functions within the department, this will include teaching the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). This will include completing driving/operational assessments for new & existing Drivers and Operators. You will also be required to provide driving cover as required within the business.
What does it take to be an LGV Trainer / Driver?
- Class 1 Driving License (C+E)
- Fully completed driver CPC
- CITB trained
- Experience of operating and training a range of plant & equipment
- IT skills such Word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills to deliver training and liaise with scheduling teams
Water Recycling is at the heart of our operations. The key services that we are responsible for are delivered by our in‑house, highly skilled workforce. We collect and treat the water that customers have used, returning it to the environment via rivers and coastal outlets. Our network includes 76,000 kilometres of sewers which feed over 1,000 water recycling centres. Would you like to be part of a team who are responsible for the safe and sustainable operation and maintenance of our water recycling assets., Here at Anglian Water, we are one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. But what makes us unique is our commitment to providing the development people need to make a real difference. Our career opportunities provide on‑going learning and professional development within a challenging work environment, which provides a vital service for our customers.
- Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
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Driver Trainer in Basildon employer: Anglian Water Group
Anglian Water Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the Major Projects division. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
