Job Title: HGV Regional Driver Trainer & Compliance Support
Location: Erith
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, flexibility required)
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 + Company vehicle

ABOUT US:

At Abbey Logistics, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading logistics providers, specialising in bulk liquid and powder transport. We’re passionate about delivering excellence for our customers and investing in the training, safety, and wellbeing of our drivers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clean Driving HGV Class (C + E) License – Minimum 5 years’ experience (essential)
• RITITB Assessor Qualification or NRI (essential or qualification to be obtained)
• Manual Handling Trainer
• Working at Height Trainer
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations – IOSH Qualification (essential, or qualification to be obtained)
• HACCP (desirable or qualification to be obtained)

THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated HGV Regional Driver Trainer & Compliance Support to join our team. This dual-role position is crucial to supporting the safe and compliant operation of our fleet by delivering high-quality driver training and providing support to the compliance and transport teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure new starters are inducted and trained to a high standard correctly.
• Deliver in-house driver training, inductions, and assessments for HGV tanker drivers
• Conduct practical training on both liquid and powder tanker operations
• Support the development and improvement of driver training programmes
• Carry out driver observations and refresher training
• Assist in monitoring and improving driver compliance with transport legislation (including tachograph analysis and driver infringements)
• Support accident and incident investigations involving drivers
• Work closely with Transport Managers and Compliance teams to promote a culture of safety and best practice
• Keep accurate training and assessment records in line with accredited / training standards and kept up to date for auditing , behavioural standards, insurance and compliance purposes.
• Deliver Driver CPC, under the JAUPT-approved training scheme involving Classroom, Remote and In Cab training.
• Responsible for ensuring ALG processes meet quality standards and expectations of our customers
• Support and introduce processes to improve damage reduction and overall fleet cleanliness
• Complete spot checks on:
  Vehicle walkaround checks
  Loading Procedures
  Coupling / Uncoupling
  Tractor unit and Tank condition / Damage