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HGV Regional Driver Trainer
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 42,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Erith, Greater London
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Job Title: HGV Regional Driver Trainer & Compliance Support
Location: Erith
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, flexibility required)
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 + Company vehicle
About Us:
At Abbey Logistics, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading logistics providers, specialising in bulk liquid and powder transport. We’re passionate about delivering excellence for our customers and investing in the training, safety, and wellbeing of our drivers.
The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated HGV Regional Driver Trainer & Compliance Support to join our team. This dual-role position is crucial to supporting the safe and compliant operation of our fleet by delivering high-quality driver training and providing support to the compliance and transport teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure new starters are inducted and trained to a high standard correctly.
* Deliver in-house driver training, inductions, and assessments for HGV tanker drivers
* Conduct practical training on both liquid and powder tanker operations
* Support the development and improvement of driver training programmes
* Carry out driver observations and refresher training
* Assist in monitoring and improving driver compliance with transport legislation (including tachograph analysis and driver infringements)
* Support accident and incident investigations involving drivers
* Work closely with Transport Managers and Compliance teams to promote a culture of safety and best practice
* Keep accurate training and assessment records in line with accredited / training standards and kept up to date for auditing , behavioural standards, insurance and compliance purposes.
* Deliver Driver CPC, under the JAUPT-approved training scheme involving Classroom, Remote and In Cab training.
* Responsible for ensuring ALG processes meet quality standards and expectations of our customers
* Support and introduce processes to improve damage reduction and overall fleet cleanliness
* Complete spot checks on:
Vehicle walkaround checks
Loading Procedures
Coupling / Uncoupling
Tractor unit and Tank condition / Damage
What We’re Looking For:
Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence essential – Minimum of 5 years experience
Significant experience as a professional HGV driver, with tanker experience
Previous experience as a driver trainer or assessor
Excellent knowledge of transport regulations and driver compliance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to coach and engage drivers in a positive and professional manner
A passion for safety, continuous improvement, and high standards
Flexibility to travel nationally when required
FORS Bronze & Silver Experience (preferred)
Experience of delivering Driver CPC courses
Full understanding of the Working Time Regulations 2002/15/EC. Full understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations EC561/2006
Clean Accident/Incident Record
Qualifications:
Clean Driving HGV Class (C + E) License – Minimum 5 years’ experience (essential)
RITITB Assessor Qualification or NRI (essential or qualification to be obtained)
Manual Handling Trainer
Working at Height Trainer
Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations – IOSH Qualification (essential, or qualification to be obtained)
HACCP (desirable or qualification to be obtained)
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Supportive team environment
Training and development opportunities
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
If you are passionate about driver training and safety and want to make a difference within a dynamic logistics business, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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