HGV Driver Trainer

HGV Driver Trainer

About Your New Employer

• Safety-First Culture: Join a company that prioritizes safety and fuel efficiency in all operations.
• Nationwide Presence: Work across Cork, Dublin, and satellite sites countrywide.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth in driver training and assessments.

About Your New Job

• Driver Training & Assessment:
  • Conduct driving assessments for new applicants.
  • Deliver structured training, including classroom modules (Compliance, ADR awareness) and practical driving and handling training.
  • Lead annual driver refresher training, covering legislation, SHEQ updates, and incident prevention with physical driving assessments.
  • Administer remedial training plans for underperforming drivers.
• Eco Driving & Fuel Efficiency:
  • Promote eco-driving techniques to reduce emissions and fuel use.
  • Analyze telematics and driver behavior reports.
  • Provide one-to-one coaching and performance improvement plans.
• On-Site Safety & Observations:
  • Perform regular on-site driver observations evaluating PPE compliance, site safety, and loading behaviors.
  • Conduct site-based driving assessments in depots, yards, and customer premises.
  • Record and report safety non-conformances or improvement needs.

What Skills You Need

• Essential:
  • 5+ years' HGV driving experience (C+E license) with a proven track record and incident-free record.
  • Experience with tank containers, tankers, packages, and curtain siders with load securing.
  • Valid ADR certification.
  • Driver CPC & strong knowledge of Irish/EU transport law.
  • Good understanding of EU driver hour rules and working time directive.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to coach or mentor drivers.
  • Safety and sustainability focused.
  • IT knowledge or willingness to learn in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and app-based systems.
• Desirable:
  • “Train the Trainer” or instructional qualification.
  • Experience in telematics and eco-driving/defensive driving coaching.
  • Tank, IBC, or chemical handling experience.
  • Manual Handling Instructor certifications.
  • Experience in foodstuffs, both liquid and solid.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including training & development opportunities.
• Career Path: Clear progression routes within the company.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call us on 021 484 5130. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.