Area Operations Trainer

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Area Operations Trainer, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing driver assessment and training. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, supporting multiple locations while ensuring safety and compliance. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme, this role is perfect for those passionate about training and development. If you're ready to make a difference in the logistics industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Savings scheme

Qualifications

• Engagement and training skills to inspire others.
• Ability to conduct professional driver assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support site inductions and collaborate with operational leaders.
• Conduct professional driver assessments and maintain system accuracy.

Skills

Professional presentation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer literacy

Experience with lorry loaders

Education

LGV Driver license (Cat C)

Tools

Tachomaster

Check master

Training App

RTITB

Job description

Are you currently working as a driving assessor? Do you have the engagement and training skills required to help our contract on our Road to Zero journey? Are you able to inspire people to look out for one another by clearly communicating our safety agenda to ensure everyone returns home in the same condition they arrived in? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Area Operations Trainer to join our team in Milton Keynes, supporting our customer B&Q. You will be part of the learning and development team, fulfilling duties related to driver assessment tasks, while supporting in a mobile capacity covering between 4 – 5 stores.

This is a full-time, permanent position, where you’ll be working Monday – Friday, between the hours of 07:00-16:00, with some flexibility required. You will have access to a company van to cover all company mileage, and due to the role's nature, overnight stays will be required.

Pay, benefits, and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £35,000.00 per annum and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme, and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support site inductions and collaborate with operational leaders to ensure timely and comprehensive training across all shifts annually
• Maintain system accuracy across Tachomaster, Check master, Training App, & RTITB
• Conduct professional driver assessments
• Support senior drivers/buddies in delivering standard operating practices
• Lead by example to raise awareness of escalation processes and address risks promptly
• Travel using the company vehicle and fuel card; overnight accommodation will be provided for distance stores
• Coordinate with the training department lead and Area Operations Manager to plan and deliver annual face-to-face training, using electronic sign-offs
• Support the delivery of drugs & alcohol testing programs across the business after appropriate training

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Professional presentation skills
• LGV Driver license (Cat C) essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with lorry loaders preferred but not essential
• Computer literacy

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions to the most successful companies worldwide. We help our customers manage goods efficiently through our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team—energetic, innovative individuals of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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