Description
As a Regional Driver Development Coach, you will play a key role in ensuring our drivers have the knowledge, confidence and competence to operate safely and efficiently across a specialist fleet.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support driver recruitment through practical assessments and competency checks
- Deliver a comprehensive three-day driver induction, ensuring new starters understand our safety standards, procedures and legislative requirements
- Deliver ongoing driver training, refresher sessions and additional training to meet operational requirements
- Coach drivers to improve their skills, behaviours and overall driving performance
- Maintain accurate driver training and competency records using Express Class
- Review driving performance data with operational managers, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
- Provide driver reassessments and targeted retraining following incidents or where performance concerns are identified
- Work with managers to address unsafe behaviours and ensure drivers meet the required standards of competence and compliance
- Identify opportunities to improve training methods and the overall driver learning experience
- Share best practice across the region to promote consistent standards
- Keep your own knowledge and professional skills up to date, ensuring training remains relevant and effective
Requirements:
- Experience in HGV driving, driver training, driver assessment or transport operations
- A strong understanding of road safety, driver compliance and vehicle operating standards
- The ability to identify development needs and coach drivers to improve their performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with drivers and managers at all levels
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate training and competency records
- A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement and professional development
Benefits:
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Generous pension scheme
- Medical and dental scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Holiday and travel discounts
- Bike to work scheme