HGV Driver Trainer

Pay Rate: £40,098.24
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Friday to Monday, start times vary between 4am - 7am (This role will be 50% Class 1 driving and 50% Driver Assessor)
Location: Allington - ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Class 1 driver / Driver Assessor to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Work closely with Transport FLM's, Transport Managers & the AMCoE to ensure we train our Drivers to be the safest, most efficient and customer focused.
• Regularly monitor Drivers with telematics and compliance reporting as well as in cab coaching to improve standards
• To assess and train drivers in line with DHL's policies and procedures, including SMITHS System
• To manage and maintain a driver training matrix
• Deliver fuel economy and defensive driver training
• Support the driver assessment / recruitment process
• Professional control and management of all documentation associated with training, ensuring DHL Training records are up to date and that data protection rights are adheared too.
• Carry out targeted assessments with drivers to encourage driver improvements
• Support accident and incident investigations, understanding the root cause and drive corrective actions to reduce future risks.
• Identify/recognise drivers who have made extensive improvements in their roles and responsibilities
• Support the delivery Class room training to Drivers
• Working towards reducing Driver risks, DDA's will undergo ongoing assessments to evaluate training their techniques/behaviours used to train our drivers
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• THIS ROLE REQUIRES 2 YEARS CLASS 1 AND DRIVER ASSESSOR EXPERIENCE
• Transport Knowledge / Transport Legislation
• Previous experience of working with in a transport operation
• Ability to facilitate and conduct daily training as and when required

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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