Location
Staines-upon-Thames Depot

Hours
Flexible working hours including early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and weekends as required

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As an LGV Driver Trainer at Biffa Waste Services, you will support the safe and effective running of day-to-day depot operations by ensuring all drivers are trained to a high standard. You will ensure statutory, legal, and operational requirements for safe, competent drivers are met and maintained through monitoring driver practices and behaviour via induction and vocational training. Where necessary, you will take efficient action to maintain a safe and compliant driver community.

Your core responsibilities will include:
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding through pre-employment assessments and delivering a comprehensive 5-day Driver Induction aligned with standards and legislation
- Providing ongoing refresher and additional mode training to enhance driver skills and customer experience
- Maintaining accurate driver competence and training records using Express Class
- Offering reassessment and retraining for drivers following incidents
- Regularly analysing driving data with management to identify and address support needs
- Conducting targeted behavioural interventions for drivers requiring improvement
- Staying updated on vehicle technical changes and communicating relevant information to drivers
- Continuously improving training delivery, optimising driver learning, and pursuing your own professional development

Biffa is committed to changing the way people think about waste. We transform waste into sustainable power, recycle innovatively, and keep communities clean. Our 11,000+ employees nationwide share a passion for making a positive impact through rewarding and challenging careers. We champion diversity and equality to foster a creative and effective working environment.

Experience
- Minimum 3 years of HGV driving experience, including multiple HGV modes
- Proven expertise in conducting driver assessments
- Basic understanding of HGV mechanics and maintenance
- Proficient in driver checks and reporting procedures
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Working Time Directive

About you
- Flexible and adaptable to varied working hours including early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and weekends
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and support drivers
- Committed to maintaining high safety and compliance standards

Qualifications
- Valid Class 2 HGV Licence and Digital Tachograph
- Up-to-date CPC Training