Driver Trainer in Leicester

Job Title: Driver Trainer
Depot: Leicester Depot
Salary: £40,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Driver Development Coach to join our team at the Leicester Depot. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and effective running of day-to-day depot operations by providing high-quality training to all drivers. You will ensure that statutory, legal, and operational requirements are met, and that drivers are skilled, competent, and compliant with all regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Support the hiring process by conducting pre-employment assessments and delivering a comprehensive 5-day driver induction, ensuring compliance with all standards and legislation.

• Ongoing Driver Training: Provide regular refresher training and additional mode training to improve driver skills and customer service.

• Record Management: Maintain accurate records of driver competence and training using Express Class.

• Post-Incident Support: Conduct reassessments and retraining for drivers involved in incidents to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.

• Driving Performance Reviews: Analyse driving data in collaboration with management to identify areas for support and development.

• Behavioural Interventions: Provide targeted support and coaching for drivers requiring improvements in their actions or behaviours.

• Vehicle Updates Communication: Stay updated on technical changes to vehicles and ensure drivers are informed of any updates.

• Continuous Improvement: Work on enhancing training delivery, optimising driver learning, and pursuing your own professional development.

What Were Looking For:

• Essential Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience, including multiple HGV modes

  • Proven expertise in conducting driver assessments

  • Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph

  • Up-to-date CPC Training

  • Basic understanding of HGV mechanics and maintenance

  • Proficient in driver checks and reporting procedures

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Working Time Directive

  • Flexible with work hours, including early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and weekends as required

Why Join Us?
At our company, we believe in transforming the waste industry, from turning waste into sustainable power to finding new ways to recycle. We are a diverse, inclusive, and creative team, and were always looking for passionate individuals to help us make a real difference.