Night Driver Trainer

Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the UK and market leader in the container transport sector. Weve now got a fantastic opportunity for a Night Driver Trainer based in the North West Region covering our Liverpool Runcorn and Manchester Depots.

Supporting the Transport Managers and Driver Administratorsand working as part of the training team you will be responsible for providing all driver training requirements and meeting our commitment to Driver CPC under our JAUPT-approved training scheme.

As a highly experienced HGV1 Driver Trainer with a working knowledge of container transport and distribution operations you will be required to assess drivers and provide training on the road to ensure best practice is adopted at all times in particular in defensive driving fuel economy and proper use of vehicles and trailers. The role requires flexibility to be able to coordinate with driver workloads. The role involves both one on one training and classroom-based courses for larger groups.

You will be an excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to assess driver needs provide instruction and complete confidential training reports as required. Reporting is electronic so IT literary is a requirement for this role. Training will be provided but previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.

As part of this role you will be required to travel regularly between Maritime Transport depots to deliver training conduct driver assessments and support operational needs. A willingness and ability to travel is therefore an essential requirement of the position and occasional overnight stays may be required.

The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits

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Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman John Williams Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding 400m.

To date the company employs 3300 people across 40 sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals with a cutting-edge fleet of 1300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator developing and delivering low carbon container logistics solutions for first and final miles and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.

In 2024 the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider MEDLOG S.A. supporting Maritimes growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UKs leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.