Fleet Trainer

Fleet Risk Driver Performance Manager

Location: Tipton

Salary: Up to £55k

The Opportunity

Pivt is partnering with a well-established organisation operating within the plant hire and infrastructure sector to recruit a Fleet Risk Driver Performance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll take ownership of driver performance, safety and compliance across a large fleet. Working closely with operational teams, you'll deliver coaching, assessments and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, improve driver standards and support operational excellence.

The Role

As Fleet Risk Driver Performance Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high driving standards across the fleet through structured coaching, training and performance management.

You will work proactively with new, existing and high-risk drivers, carrying out practical assessments, analysing performance data and implementing improvement plans to reduce collisions, vehicle damage and associated fleet costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out driving assessments for new drivers before they begin independent driving duties.
• Deliver practical driver coaching, mentoring and development programmes.
• Conduct ride-alongs and on-road assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate collisions, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor driver performance using telematics, compliance systems and operational data.
• Develop targeted improvement plans for drivers requiring additional support.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Deliver toolbox talks and driver safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with driver legislation, company policies and industry best practice.
• Work closely with transport, operations and health & safety teams to improve fleet performance.
• Produce reports and analyse trends relating to driver behaviour, incidents and risk.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within fleet, transport or driver performance management.
• Experience delivering driver assessments, coaching or training.
• Strong understanding of road transport legislation and driver compliance.
• Experience using telematics and driver performance systems.
• Excellent investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and reducing fleet risk.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55k.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A role where you can make a genuine impact on safety, compliance and operational performance.