HGV Driver Compliance & Safety Trainer
- Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentAre you an experienced HGV professional or trainer passionate about improving road safety, driver standards, and operational compliance?Join DEKRA Automotive, a global leader in vehicle safety and compliance, as our new HGV Driver Compliance & Safety Trainer!In this field-based role, you’ll help shape the performance and safety of HGV drivers by delivering engaging onboarding and ongoing development training across the UK.This is not an entry-level licence training role – it’s a specialist position focused on experienced drivers, compliance, operational best practice, and continuous professional development.What You’ll Be DoingDeliver interactive training in-person and digitally on HGV compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.You will guide Drivers on:
- Driver App usage, safety procedures, and site-specific rules
- Vehicle types and trailer inspections
- Drop & Swap processes and telematics benefits
- CNG vehicle operations and avoiding bridge strike
- Lead classroom discussions, practical sessions, and driving simulator exercises.
- Promote defensive driving, fatigue management, stress awareness, and incident reporting.
- Assess learning outcomes, manage training data, and contribute to course improvements.
- Stay up to date with HGV legislation, safety protocols, and industry developments.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to continuously improve training impact.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
- Demonstrable experience delivering training or coaching – ideally in a remote or blended learning environment.
- Deep operational knowledge of HGVs, trailers, compliance checks, and UK HGV driving regulations.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
- Strong time management, planning and communication skills.
- Previous HGV driving or logistics experience.
- Familiarity with training simulators.
- AET/PTLLS or similar training qualification.
- Eye for detail and passion for delivering high-quality, safety-led instruction.
- Work for a global organisation renowned for safety, quality and integrity.
- Collaborate with supportive, values-led colleagues who champion innovation and best practice.
- Develop your own career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Make a real difference to driver standards and road safety across the UK.
- Responsibility for Safety – role model safe practices inside and outside the workplace.
- Entrepreneurship – take initiative and contribute to ongoing improvements.
- Customer Orientation – deliver outstanding support and training experiences.
- Integrity – act honestly, ethically and professionally at all times.
- Team Spirit – share knowledge, support others and celebrate success.