Driver Training Instructor

Job description
Regional Driver Trainer

South West & Wales

Salary - £33,000 – £40,000 + company car

Are you passionate about training and developing others?

Do you enjoy the autonomy to organise your own schedule and be out on the road when needed?

We are looking for a Regional Driver Trainer to cover the South West and Wales region. The region consists of a base site and several sister sites, where you’ll be responsible for delivering training, providing support, and ensuring drivers meet the highest standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and make a significant impact on driver development within your area.

As a Regional Driver Trainer, You Will
• Deliver training based on our current 21 modules, ensuring all drivers meet safety and operational standards.
• Identify additional training needs and tailor bespoke solutions, including Driver CPC modules, to address them.
• Provide specialist guidance on safety and technical support to drivers and Transport Managers.
• Audit training activities and driver performance to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Support driver selection, assessment, and mentoring for new drivers and apprentices, helping them develop and maintain skills throughout their training.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation and industry changes, ensuring drivers remain legally compliant at all times.

You’ll have a business needs vehicle to help you cover your region effectively, and you’ll be the visible leader in the field, setting the standards and supporting drivers in achieving them.

What We’re Looking For
• A confident trainer with excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise your workload, and manage your time effectively.
• Experience in designing and delivering both classroom and in-field training.
• An HGV Driver with a CAT C driving licence and a commitment to safety and compliance.
• Willingness to travel and interact with drivers across your region.

This role will require you to be located within a reasonable commuting distance from one of our sites to ensure you can travel easily across your region. Regional break down provided below.

Regional Break Down .docx

What Can We Offer You…
• Business need vehicle
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance of 4x salary
• Matched pension contributions of 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years service
• Retailor discounts and many, many more!

For a full list of our benefits visit: https://www.calor.co.uk/about-us/careers

Next Steps

Once your CV is submitted, it will be screened and shortlisted by our recruitment specialist. If you meet the initial criteria, your application will be passed to the hiring manager for further review. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to a two-stage interview process. The first stage will be a Microsoft Teams interview, and if successful, you’ll progress to the second stage: a face-to-face meeting. During this meeting, we will ask you to deliver a short presentation, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise as a trainer.

Don’t tick all the boxes?

At Calor, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unique talents. We understand that candidates may not tick every box on the list, and that's okay! We value individuality, creativity, and the ability to learn and adapt.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact, committed to growth, and bring something special to the table, we encourage you to apply. We believe in unlocking potential and providing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Join us at Calor, where your unique qualities are recognised, appreciated, and celebrated. We're more than a checklist – we're a community of individuals driving innovation and positive change.

Apply today to become a Regional Driver Trainer and drive the future of training in our organisation!