Bury St Edmunds
Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on experience)
Take your HGV experience further—become a Driver Training Instructor at Calor.
At Calor, we're passionate about safety, compliance, and delivering outstanding service. We're now looking for a skilled and motivated HGV professional to step into a Driver Training Instructor role—helping us shape the future of safe driving across our network.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move off the road and into a role where you'll share your expertise, develop others, and play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards in transport safety and compliance.
What you'll do
As Driver Training Instructor, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality driver training across the region. You'll:
* Coach and mentor drivers and apprentices, supporting them through their learning journey.
* Lead engaging classroom and on-road training sessions, ensuring drivers are equipped to deliver safely and effectively.
* Work alongside our Driver Training & Compliance Manager to shape national training standards and design bespoke CPC courses.
* Audit training activity, driver standards, and tachograph compliance, providing practical solutions where needed.
* Represent your region at national working groups and deputise for the DTCM when required.
This role offers the chance to make a visible impact—supporting colleagues, sharing best practice, and helping us achieve excellence in safety and compliance.
What we're looking for
Essential Skills & Experience
* Current and experienced HGV driver with a Cat C&E licence.
* Confidence in communicating and engaging with people at all levels.
* Ability to design, adapt, and deliver training to suit different audiences.
* A proactive, positive approach with great attention to detail.
* Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally nationally.
* A commitment to promoting safety and leading by example.
Desirable (training Can Be Supported)
* Teaching or training qualification (e.g. Level 3 in Education & Training).
* CPC in Road Haulage (National/International).
* Counterbalance / Moffett FLT qualification.
* Knowledge of Dangerous Goods or experience in the LPG industry.
Why join Calor?
Role
When you join Calor, you'll be part of a supportive, values-led business where safety and development come first. In this role, you'll gain:
* The opportunity to step into a specialist training role and develop your career.
* Access to training and qualifications to help you succeed.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
* The chance to make a real difference across the business.
If you're passionate about safety, skilled behind the wheel, and ready to inspire others, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and drive your career forward with Calor.