At Whistl, we’re looking for a proactive Driver Trainer to join our team in Bedford and play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-performing Van and HGV drivers across our network. This is an opportunity to directly influence driving standards, reduce risk, and embed a strong road safety culture across the business.
If you’re an experienced driver trainer or transport professional looking to make a real impact on road safety and driver development, we’d love to hear from you.
About the RoleAs a Driver Trainer, you will be responsible for educating, assessing, and continuously developing our Van and HGV drivers. You’ll deliver inductions, refresher training, incident coaching, and DCPC training while ensuring all drivers meet legal, safety, and company standards.
You will work closely with transport teams and management to monitor driver performance, review data, support investigations, and ensure consistent training standards across day and night operations.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver driver inductions, assessments, and ongoing training for Van and HGV drivers
Conduct refresher training, incident reviews, and DCPC sessions
Promote and embed a strong road safety culture across the workforce
Maintain and update driver records, training files, and compliance systems
Monitor driver performance, tachograph data, and telematics insights
Support investigations into incidents, complaints, and near misses
Carry out supervisory checks and vehicle familiarisation training
Ensure compliance with Working Time Regulations, Tachograph rules, and Highway Code
Liaise with managers to coordinate driver availability for training
Benefits
Annual leave enhanced with long service.
Company Pension
Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
Health cash plan.
Life assurance scheme.
Critical Illness cover
Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
Career development opportunities.
Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 years’ experience within the transport industry
HGV Class C+E licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
Proven experience delivering driver training
Strong understanding of driver compliance requirements
Experience with telematics and transport systems
IT proficiency (data input, analysis, reporting)Qualifications
Driver Assessor/Instructor qualification (e.g. RTITB, IAM, DSA) or equivalent
AET / PTLLS (or equivalent) to deliver DCPCAdditional Information
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, with flexibility required to support operational needs across different shifts. The role also requires a willingness to travel and provide support across multiple sites where necessary
Salary description
£34500.00 - £34500.00 per year