Driver Trainer (TRAIN)

Overview

Reference
TRAIN

Salary
£/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Bedford

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
30 October 2026


🚛 EXPERIENCED DRIVER TRAINER / ASSESSOR – £40,000 PER YEAR! 🚛

💷 £40,000 Salary | Permanent Position | Full-Time | 06:00 Start

Ready for your next career move in driver training and assessment?

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for an Experienced Driver Trainer / Assessor to join their transport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong HGV background and a passion for road safety, driver development and compliance. You’ll play a key role in coaching drivers, improving performance and ensuring the highest standards of safety across the operation.

💷 WHAT'S ON OFFER?

✅ £40,000 annual salary
✅ Permanent, full-time position
✅ 06:00 start
✅ Opportunity for career development
✅ Varied role combining on-road assessments and classroom training
✅ Opportunity to make a real difference to driver safety and performance

🚦 THE ROLE

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting assessments for new and existing commercial drivers

  • Carrying out assessments following road traffic collisions

  • Identifying training needs and delivering driver retraining

  • Delivering on-road and classroom-based training, including Driver CPC

  • Conducting behavioural observations and performance assessments

  • Advising on Drivers' Hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Regulations

  • Carrying out vehicle and driver audits and spot checks

  • Delivering vehicle familiarisation training, toolbox talks and new starter inductions

  • Assisting with accident investigations and camera footage reviews

  • Maintaining training records and monitoring driver compliance

  • Working closely with Transport, Fleet Compliance and Health & Safety teams

✅ THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will need:

✔️ Full Class 1 C+E HGV licence
✔️ Minimum 5 years' commercial driving experience
✔️ Clean driving licence with no points or endorsements
✔️ Recognised Driver Assessor qualification/accreditation
✔️ Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
✔️ Previous experience in driver training and assessment
✔️ Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours, tachograph rules, WTD and transport legislation
✔️ Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
✔️ Good IT skills and a professional approach

📞 INTERESTED?

If you're an experienced Driver Trainer / Assessor looking for a new challenge with a competitive salary and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you!

📱 Call Kat Ellis on 07581 036340
📧 Email: katrina.ellis@irweb.co.uk

Take the next step in your career and help shape safer, more confident drivers!

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Contact information

Katrina Ellis