7.5T Home Delivery Driver & Trainer

DHL Supply Chain; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Medical cover

Retail discounts

Flexible working

Training and development

Secondments opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Southampton is seeking a motivated 7.5T Home Delivery Driver who will primarily drive and also train as needed. You will deliver household white goods to customers and occasionally install machines, with training provided.

The role requires heavy lifting, flexible start times, and weekend work to meet operational needs. You will work with the Transport Management to ensure safe, compliant driving and assist in delivering driver inductions and training records.

Qualifications

• 7.5T Driver experience - at least 2 years.
• Previous training experience both in classroom and on the road preferably in a transport operation.
• Ability to adjust start and finish shift times and working weekends to meet operational needs.
• Good communication skills.
• Well organised and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• You will be delivering household white goods to customers homes
• Installing washing machines and sometimes American Fridge Freezers - Training will be provided
• Heavy lifting will be required for this role
• A DHL DDA is an ambassador for safe, efficient and professional driver behaviors, training and compliance.
• The role works in collaboration with the Transport Management to ensure that the driver teams are trained to DHL standards and consistently maintain high levels of safety and compliance.
• The role involves the delivery of driver inductions, initial training and re-assessment of both DHL and agency drivers in line with DHL policies
• Control and ownership of all documentation associated with training
• Keep all training records and matrix up to date on a daily/weekly basis
• Maintain compliance reporting systems to target poor performing drivers with coaching and training to maintain standards

Skills

7.5T Driver experience

Good communication skills

Well organised

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Southampton is seeking a motivated 7.5T Home Delivery Driver who will primarily drive and also train as needed. You will deliver household white goods to customers and occasionally install machines, with training provided.

The role requires heavy lifting, flexible start times, and weekend work to meet operational needs. You will work with the Transport Management to ensure safe, compliant driving and assist in delivering driver inductions and training records.