Driver Trainer – Fuel Tankers
(Base Location is flexible)
We are looking to recruit a professional and motivated Driver Trainer to support the ongoing development of our tanker driver workforce across the UK.
You will support all areas of driver development and training, helping to maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering practical training for the safe loading and delivery of fuel tankers across:
- Commercial
- Aviation
- Retail
- Domestic sectors
- Delivering Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) training, including:
- Classroom-based instruction
- Practical driver assessments
- Conducting new driver inductions
- Delivering ongoing development and refresher training
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records
- Supporting compliance and best practice across all ADR operations
Work will involve travel to locations throughout the UK where our ADR fleet is based.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience loading and delivering fuel tankers to PDP standard (Retail & Commercial sectors as a minimum)
- Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
- Be in possession of a valid DQC, Driver Card, ADR Certificate and PDP
- Be self-motivated, highly reliable and professional
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong safety focus
- Be confident working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
Previous experience in a driver training or development role would be desirable, but is not essential — full support will be provided for the right candidate.
Benefits:
- Allocated company van
- Regular travel with up to 4 nights out per week (hotel accommodation and meal allowances provided)
- Competitive rate of pay (to be discussed with the successful candidate)
- The opportunity to play a key role in developing drivers within a respected and growing transport business
- Company pension
If you take pride in high standards, enjoy mentoring others, and want to contribute to raising operational excellence across a national fleet, we would like to hear from you.
What happens next?
Your application will be sent to the relevant recruiting manager for review. If you are shortlisted for an interview you will be contacted between 1 – 2 weeks. If you do not hear back within this time frame please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.