Job Description
HGV Bulk Trainer
Salary: up to £45,000 per year + Bonus Scheme + Company Car + Fuel Card + Benefits
Location: WFH with travel across the North of England and Scotland
Hours: Monday to Friday, occasional overnight stays (fully paid for)
About the Role
Our client, a leading provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, is seeking a Bulk Driver Trainer to join their transport team in the North of England. This pivotal role is focused on enhancing safety culture across the transport division, supporting the transition from a reactive, compliance-based environment to one driven by individual accountability and interdependence.
The successful candidate will take ownership of training and developing drivers across a defined region. The aim is to align all activity with the company’s HPO SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) principles, fostering line ownership, delegated responsibility and active engagement at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver high-impact training programs for all drivers in the region, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards
* Support cultural change by improving SHEQ performance and behaviours, with progress tracked against key lagging indicators
* Deliver Driver CPC training as a certified professional recognised by an external competent authority
* Act as a competent authority in driver assessment and authorisation, ensuring operational standards are met in line with corporate expectations
* Maintain and promote best practice in transport safety through the use of certified methods such as SMITHS system training, manual handling techniques, tachograph interpretation and related technical instruction
* Collaborate with transport leadership teams to reinforce standards, upskill drivers and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Candidate Profile
* The ideal candidate will be a proactive and influential trainer with a strong background in transport operations and driver development
* Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience
* Full LGV licence (all classes), Driver CPC, ADR (relevant classes), and forklift truck license (where applicable)
* Formally recognised “Train the Trainer” qualifications in areas such as SMITHS system, Manual Handling, Driver CPC and Tachograph analysis
* Extensive knowledge of bulk transport, supply chain operations and product handling
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Membership in recognised safety or driving organisations such as IAM, ROSPA, or DSA or willing to gain this (NRI he has – recognised by DVSA)
* Strong ability to assess performance impartially and motivate behavioural change.
Desirable (but not essential):
* National CPC qualification
* NEBOSH certification (training can be provided).
Why Join Our Client?
Our client plays an essential role in everyday life, cutting emissions, preserving food and saving lives through vital gas supply services. Their values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community form the foundation of a workplace where everyone is empowered to grow, share ideas and be themselves.
They offer a collaborative, forward-thinking culture with global career development opportunities, being part of a multinational group.
What’s on Offer:
* Basic salary of up to £45,000 per year
* Annual bonus scheme of between 8-10%
* Company car and fuel card
* 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
* Life assurance and a wide range of employee benefits
* Pension scheme – up to 15% in contributions
* Flexible leave options and hybrid working (home-based with regional travel)
* Employee recognition & wellbeing platform with access to discounts and offers
Interested?
If you're an experienced HGV / transport professional with a passion for developing others and improving safety, we want to hear from you.
Applications are welcome even if all criteria are not fully met as we value potential as much as experience.
Click apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch soon to discuss your application further.