Job Description
We are seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver Trainer to join our team, with a strong focus on fuel consumption improvement, driver scores, and driving standards. This role is key to improving efficiency, safety, and overall driver performance across our fleet.
Key Responsibilities • Deliver practical based driver training focused on fuel-efficient driving techniques alongside driving scores. • Coach drivers to improve driver performance scores using PPC • Carry out on-road driver assessments and ride-alongs • Analyse fuel usage, driving behaviour, and performance data to identify improvement opportunities • Provide clear, constructive feedback and action plans to drivers • Support new driver inductions and ongoing refresher training • Promote safe, compliant, and economical driving at all times • Work closely with transport management to improve fleet efficiency • Maintain accurate training and assessment records
Key Skills & Experience • Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence • Proven experience as an HGV driver • Previous experience in driver training, coaching, or mentoring is highly desirable • Strong understanding of fuel-efficient driving techniques • Experience using telematics systems and driver performance scoring • Excellent communication and people skills • Ability to positively influence driver behaviour and standards • Strong knowledge of tachograph, drivers' hours, and road safety compliance • Fluent in both English and Romanian, with the ability to deliver training, coaching, and written feedback in both languages to effectively support our diverse driver workforce
Desirable Qualifications • Driver CPC qualification (Trainer or Instructor modules an advantage)• Experience delivering eco-driving or fuel efficiency programmes
Fluent in Romainian (Preferable)
What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package• Ongoing professional development • Opportunity to make a measurable impact on fuel costs, safety, and driver standards • Supportive and professional transport operation
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