Driver Trainer

Irlam Associates are proud to be working with a world-leading air cargo and ground handling partner, recognised across major international airports for safety, operational excellence and industry expertise.

Job Objective

To assess, train and develop company and agency drivers to the highest safety, compliance and operational standards. The role covers driver inductions, ongoing assessments, remedial training following incidents, and support to the Compliance team through audits and improvement projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct driver inductions, on-road assessments and remedial training following accidents, incidents or infringements
• Establish and maintain driving, vehicle and loading standards, including daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Ensure driver compliance with tachograph rules, Working Time Directive and company procedures
• Deliver training on coupling/uncoupling, safe loading, securing loads and specialist equipment
• Retrain drivers following tachograph or compliance infringements
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Support development of newly onboarded drivers
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Prepare and deliver driver assessment documentation, inductions and training programmes
• Support compliance projects, audits and policy updates
• Promote CAA regulatory requirements, PPE standards, driver dress code and departmental standards
• Carry out gate checks to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and documentation compliance

Requirements

• C+E licence holder with minimum 10 years commercial driving experience
• Strong knowledge of O Licence, Highway Code and DVSA test standards
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Excellent knowledge of tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive
• Experience with roller bed and fridge trailers
• Strong walkaround check and defect reporting knowledge
• Dangerous Goods / ADR knowledge (ADR licence desirable)
• Sound judgement, strong observation and communication skills
• Well organised, able to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Flexible approach to working hours (varied shifts, occasional nights)
• Good IT skills (Microsoft 365)
• Knowledge of CAA and Health & Safety at Work requirements

Safety & Security Responsibilities

• Act as the eyes and ears of the business, reporting safety or security concerns immediately
• Protect site access control and ensure no unescorted visitors are present
• Maintain cargo security integrity at all times
• Ensure all security documentation and procedures are fully compliant.