£45000 per annum
About the Role
Based at Pertemps Milton Keynes, this full-time Driver Trainer/Driver Assessor (HGV) role supports two busy transport sites across Milton Keynes. Working Monday to Friday, 2pm until 10pm, the successful candidate earns £45,000 annually. Responsibilities centre on delivering driver training, conducting assessments, coaching colleagues, and upholding transport compliance standards. The postholder acts as the go-to expert for driver development, safety culture, and continuous improvement throughout the operation. Applicants should possess a background in driver instruction, transport compliance, or driver development, with strong communication and coaching abilities. This position suits someone eager to shape driver performance and raise safety standards within a growing logistics environment.
Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor (HGV & Transport)
🎈Milton Keynes
💷 £45,000 per annum
🕒 Monday to Friday, 2pm - 10pm
Are you passionate about developing drivers, improving safety standards, and making a real impact?
We're looking for an experienced Driver Trainer / Driver Assessor to join a growing transport operation in Milton Keynes, supporting two busy sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in driver training, transport compliance, or driver development who wants to play a key role in shaping driver performance and promoting a strong safety culture.
This isn't just a training role. You'll be the go-to expert for driver development, compliance, assessments, coaching, and continuous improvement across the operation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering driver inductions, assessments, and onboarding programmes.
- Providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and development for drivers.
- Conducting refresher training and ensuring compliance with SSOW procedures.
- Managing Driver Development Programme (DDP) requirements.
- Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
- Monitoring driver performance and compliance records.
- Working closely with Transport and Operations teams to improve safety and service levels.
- Supporting the wider office team with administration and holiday cover when required.
- Championing best practice and driving a positive safety culture throughout the business.
✔ Previous experience as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor, Transport Trainer, CPC Trainer, Fleet Trainer, or similar
✔ Strong knowledge of transport operations, compliance, and driver legislation
✔ Experience conducting driver assessments and coaching professional drivers
✔ Confidence investigating incidents and producing detailed reports
✔ Excellent communication and people-development skills
✔ Strong administration and organisational abilities
✔ A proactive, hands-on approach
✔ Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- HGV / LGV experience
- Transport compliance experience
- Driver CPC knowledge
- Accident investigation experience
- Tachograph and driver performance analysis experience
✅ Competitive salary of £45,000
✅ Monday to Friday working pattern
✅ No weekend working
✅ Opportunity to shape driver development across multiple sites
✅ Varied and autonomous role
✅ Supportive and collaborative management team
✅ The chance to make a genuine impact on driver safety, compliance, and performance
Apply Today
If you're currently working as a Driver Trainer, Driver Assessor, Transport Trainer, Fleet Trainer, Driver Development Coach, CPC Trainer, Transport Supervisor, or Compliance Trainer and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Toni.francis@pertemps.co.uk
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