Role overview:
Senior Motor Risk Assessor
Field Based
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3
Based across the North East, North West and Scotland
As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
We’re looking for a Senior Motor Risk Assessor to join our Logistics Motor Risk team; a specialist group dedicated to keeping our commercial drivers, vehicles, and operations safe and efficient. In this role, you’ll lead and support a team of Motor Risk Assessors, using your expertise to promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across our network.
Role overview:
As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading, coaching, and developing Motor Risk Assessors to build capability and confidence.
- Conducting and overseeing Motor Risk Assessments in line with DVSA standards.
- Promoting safe driving behaviours through coaching, education, and practical support.
- Supporting driver inductions and creating clear, actionable development plans.
- Monitoring tachograph and telematics data to identify trends and address risks.
- Investigating incidents and recommending preventative actions.
- Analysing driver KPIs and site data to improve standards and reduce operational risk.
- Building collaborative relationships across teams to embed a safety-first culture.
- Producing and sharing high-quality insights to support decision-making.
- Contributing to the development of future-fit motor risk strategies aligned with best practice.
You will need:
- Experience in a leadership, coaching, or mentoring role.
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively across multiple locations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of tachograph regulations and driver compliance.
- Experience in conducting investigations and developing improvement plans.
- A proactive approach to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-led decision-making.
- Excellent time management and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement.
- 5+ years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
- Valid Driver CPC.
- Driver Assessor trained (or equivalent).
- RoSPA Gold standard in Advanced Driving Techniques.
- Level 4 RoSPA in Driver Behaviour (desirable).
We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. You’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Company Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Pension
Why join us:
Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.
Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.
Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.