Driver Training & Compliance Manager
Ref: BBBH: 534926
Suffolk
£80,000
- Permanent
- 1-month notice
About the candidate
This highly experienced professional boasts over 30 years of comprehensive expertise in transport management, compliance, and driver training. Currently managing a significant team of driver trainers across multiple depots, this candidate ensures adherence to stringent accreditation standards while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and compliance. With a distinguished career marked by innovative recruitment strategies, such as the development of a Professional Driver Scheme that significantly bolstered driver numbers, this individual is a passionate advocate for the transport industry. They are known for their rigorous approach to legal compliance, driver training, and their proactive involvement in setting new industry standards, highlighting a commitment to excellence and innovation in transport management.
What makes them great?
- Developed and implemented a Professional Driver Scheme in collaboration with Scania UK, enhancing recruitment avenues and contributing significantly to the company's driver workforce.
- Co-chaired the Transport Apprenticeship Trailblazer group, playing a pivotal role in developing new standards for HGV drivers, thereby shaping the future of driver training and compliance.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing compliance and training for a large fleet, ensuring adherence to legal standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Recruitment Initiatives: Spearheaded the creation of innovative recruitment schemes, significantly boosting driver numbers and addressing industry talent shortages.
- Compliance and Training Leadership: Managed comprehensive compliance and training programs across multiple depots, ensuring all drivers meet and exceed industry standards.
- Industry Advocacy and Standards Development: Actively involved in setting new benchmarks for driver training and compliance, contributing to the advancement of transport industry practices.