Area Operations Trainer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Operations Trainer to support their Road to Zero journey. This full-time role involves engaging and training drivers across multiple locations, ensuring safety and operational excellence. You will play a key role in maintaining system accuracy and conducting assessments, all while promoting a culture of safety. With access to a company vehicle and a range of benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discounts via MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Savings schemes

Qualifications

• Engagement and training skills for driver assessments.
• Ability to communicate safety agendas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support inductions and training across all shifts.
• Conduct professional driver assessments and maintain system accuracy.

Skills

Professional presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver assessment experience

Education

LGV Driver licence (Cat C)

Tools

Tachomaster

Check master

Training App

RTITB

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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 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 and driver assessment tasks, while supporting in a mobile capacity covering between 4 – 5 stores.

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

Pay, benefits, and more:

• Salary up to £35,000.00 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benefits include a company pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts via MyBenefits platform, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes, and more

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support inductions and training across all shifts, working with operational leaders
• Maintain system accuracy (Tachomaster, Check master, Training App & RTITB)
• Conduct professional driver assessments
• Support delivery of standard operating practices with senior drivers/buddies
• Lead by example to promote safety and address risks
• Travel using a company vehicle, with overnight stays as needed
• Coordinate with training leads and managers for annual face-to-face training
• Support drug & alcohol testing programs after training

What you need to succeed at GXO:

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

About GXO:

GXO is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions, helping clients manage goods efficiently through advanced technology and services. Our strength lies in our global team—energetic, innovative, and talented individuals who make GXO a great workplace.

The above statements describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.