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Fleet Driver Trainer

Selecta
Birmingham, GBR
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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Key Responsibilities

  • Training Delivery
  • Deliver classroom, digital, and on‐the‐road training covering:
  • Manual Handling (safe lifting, carrying, load restraint, ergonomic best practice)
  • Driver Behaviour (defensive driving, speed awareness, hazard perception, distraction management)
  • Driver Assessments (practical evaluations, route‐based assessments, corrective coaching)
  • HGV daily walk‐around checks (DVSA standards)
  • Tachograph rules, working time, and drivers’ hours compliance
  • Deliver new‐starter induction training for all fleet‐related roles.
  • Provide targeted refresher training following incidents, near misses, or performance concerns.
  • Tailor training to different audiences (multi‐drop van drivers, field engineers, HGV drivers, supervisors).
  • Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure all training content aligns with current legislation (DVSA, HSE, Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive).
  • Conduct audits of driver checks and vehicle condition to ensure compliance with company policy.
  • Monitor driver behaviours using telematics and intervene where training is required.
  • Support the Fleet team in maintaining OCRS scores, and overall compliance performance.
  • Maintain accurate training records for audit and insurance purposes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering driver or transport‐related training.
  • CPC Operator licence accreditation National.
  • Strong knowledge of UK driving regulations, including:
  • DVSA walk‐around check standards
  • HGV daily checks
  • Tachograph rules (EU Reg 561/2006 and AETR)
  • Working Time Directive (Road Transport)
  • Experience coaching or assessing drivers (van and/or HGV).
  • Confident communicator able to engage large and small groups.
  • Strong practical understanding of manual handling principles.
  • Full UK driving licence (including Category C preferred; Category C1 minimum).
  • Willing to travel and occasional overnight stays.
  • Desirable
  • Accredited Manual Handling Trainer qualification.
  • RTITB / DVSA / Fleet Trainer certification or similar.
  • Experience with telematics platforms and driver‐behaviour analytics.
  • FORS, CLOCS, or similar compliance scheme drivers’ safety experience.
  • Experience in a logistics, utilities, field operations or transport environment.
  • Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK permanently. Please apply for consideration- we look forward to reviewing your CV.
  • In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Selecta UK recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Benefits

  • What’s in it for you?
  • · 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • · Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
  • · Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
  • · Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
  • · Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
  • · Unlimited coffee and tea at our offices to keep you refreshed
  • · Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
  • · Strong leadership support to help you thrive
  • · Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
  • · Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Full UK driving licence (including Category C preferred; Category C1 minimum).

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