Location: Walthamstow, Greater London
Salary: £45,643
Hours: 45 hours per week, including early starts and night shifts, to provide support for all drivers.
Role Overview
As a Driver Coach, you will play a pivotal role in developing a highly skilled, safe, and compliant driving workforce. Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, with indirect reporting to the Transport Front Line Manager, you will support the Driver Assessor in delivering coaching, training, and development programmes that drive operational excellence.
Acting as a subject matter expert, you will work closely with drivers to enhance performance, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure full compliance with legal and company standards. Through effective coaching and mentoring, you will help drivers improve driving techniques, reduce operational risks, increase fuel efficiency, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Your expertise will cover:
✅ Safe and fuel-efficient driving
✅ Tachograph compliance and best practice
✅ Route and diversion management
✅ Manual handling techniques
✅ Satellite navigation and route planning
✅ Delivery point risk assessments
✅ Bridge strike prevention and vehicle awareness
Comprehensive assessment records and coaching documentation will be maintained to support continuous improvement and performance development.
