Training & Recruitment Manager
Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week) | 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Up to £50,000 DOE
As Training & Recruitment Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the full recruitment and training lifecycle - from attracting and selecting candidates, through to onboarding, training delivery, and retention. You'll manage a trainer, ensure professional communication with applicants, and continuously improve processes to deliver measurable results.
This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is motivated by seeing people succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and improve the recruitment process, ensuring a professional and engaging candidate journey
Manage and evaluate recruitment channels to attract quality applicants
Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure new starters feel welcomed and supported
Run the Training School, planning trainee intakes and balancing resources effectively
Monitor trainee progress, providing support and interventions where needed
Assess training methods, seeking opportunities for innovation and efficiency
Develop and report on KPIs, reducing costs per trainee and improving retention
Coordinate CPC, route learning, refresher and remedial training, ensuring compliance
Build a pool of trainers to cover peaks in demand and holidays
Drive initiatives to improve driver retention and long-term engagement
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Extremely well organised and accountable for results
Motivated by success and achieving targets
A confident problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset
An excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships at all levels
Experienced in recruitment, training, or workforce development (transport sector experience is a bonus, but not essential)
What's on Offer
40 hours per week, full-time permanent role
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The chance to make a real impact, shaping the way drivers are recruited, trained, and retained
A supportive team and the opportunity to develop your career in a growing organisation.
For more information, please contact Megan Hughes on 07714 382233 //
TPBN1_UKTJ