Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor (HGV & Transport)
Milton Keynes
£45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 2pm – 10pm
Are you passionate about developing drivers, improving safety standards, and making a real impact?
We’re looking for an experienced Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor to join a growing transport operation in Milton Keynes, supporting two busy sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in driver training, transport compliance, or driver development who wants to play a key role in shaping driver performance and promoting a strong safety culture.
This isn’t just a training role. You’ll be the go-to expert for driver development, compliance, assessments, coaching, and continuous improvement across the operation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering driver inductions, assessments, and onboarding programmes.
- Providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and development for drivers.
- Conducting refresher training and ensuring compliance with SSOW procedures.
- Managing Driver Development Programme (DDP) requirements.
- Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
- Monitoring driver performance and compliance records.
- Working closely with Transport and Operations teams to improve safety and service levels.
- Supporting the wider office team with administration and holiday cover when required.
- Championing best practice and driving a positive safety culture throughout the business.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor, Transport Trainer, CPC Trainer, Fleet Trainer, or similar
- Strong knowledge of transport operations, compliance, and driver legislation
- Experience conducting driver assessments and coaching professional drivers
- Confidence investigating incidents and producing detailed reports
- Excellent communication and people-development skills
- Strong administration and organisational abilities
- A proactive, hands-on approach
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- HGV / LGV experience
- Transport compliance experience
- Driver CPC knowledge
- Accident investigation experience
- Tachograph and driver performance analysis experience
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary of £45,000
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- No weekend working
- Opportunity to shape driver development across multiple sites
- Varied and autonomous role
- Supportive and collaborative management team
- The chance to make a genuine impact on driver safety, compliance, and performance
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