Driver Trainer
Riga, LV, LV 1057
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At Volvo Truck Latvia you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
Driver Trainer is responsible for training, coaching and evaluating truck drivers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient driving practices. The role supports driver onboarding, refresher training, skills development and continuous improvement in line with company policies, legal requirements, and customer expectations. Driver Trainer plays the key role in the entire handover proccess.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. The ideal candidate will have:
- Prooven experience as professional Truck driver.
- Instructional or training experience is preferred.
- Good knowledge about transport industry.
- Valid driving licences: B, C, CE.
- Knowledge of road safety, transport regulations, and fleet operations.
- Knowledge of telematics, eco-driving, and safety management systems.
- Knowledge of effective teaching concepts, or willingness to learn them.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Work with one of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned for over a century;
- Negotiated salary based off candidate suitability and expertise plus a short-term incentive plan;
- A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in;
- Benefits for applicable staff including access to health insurance, accident insurance ect.;
- A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct informational and practical training sessions for customers’ drivers.
- Ensure effective teaching methods and learning concepts are applied.
- Develop and improve drivers’ practical driving competence.
- Instruct, supervise, and monitor driver actions throughout all phases of training.
- Serve as a role model in conduct, behavior, and professional attitude.
- Plan and coordinate training activities and ensure proper use of equipment.
- Prepare, update, and maintain driver training manuals and supporting materials.
- Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, performance, and progress.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other training-related documentation.
- Communicate with customers during events and present truck technical innovations.
- Cooperate with colleagues to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Participate in Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks sales department projects and programs.
- Be responsible for company demo trucks, including safety and maintenance arrangements.
- Transport vehicles to agreed locations when required.
- Support truck registration processes for fleet registrations when required.
- Support colleagues in truck delivery and handover processes.
- Responsible for Volvo Connect and Renault Trucks Customer Portal (administration, development services sales).
- Initiate improvements to the Driver Trainer function.
- Maintain all required certifications and qualifications.
- Carry out other work-related duties as assigned by the Manager.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.