Class 2 Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Stoke Hammond; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £48,500

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

GXO University training

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Class 2 Driver Trainer to blend driving with hands-on training and safety coaching across the operation. The role focuses on developing drivers, promoting best practice, and delivering on-site training while maintaining high standards and compliance.

Start times vary 06:00–10:00, with a 44.25 hour week and occasional night shifts for cover. The role requires a valid Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card, and strong knowledge of transport laws.

Qualifications

• A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and road safety standards
• Experience delivering driver training, coaching or assessments
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A genuine passion for developing others and promoting safe, professional driving standards

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 2 vehicles while carrying out daily checks and ensuring all vehicle defect reporting procedures are followed
• Assess driver capability during recruitment and conduct licence checks to support the onboarding process
• Deliver driver assessments, coaching and refresher training to support ongoing driver development
• Deliver site inductions, manual handling, Safe Driving Plan, Driver CPC and health & safety training sessions
• Support accident investigations, identify learning opportunities and communicate safety best practice across the operation
• Champion a positive safety culture, promoting compliance, professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the driver workforce

Skills

Driver training

Coaching skills

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Safety standards

Class 2 licence

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Class 2 Driver Trainer to blend driving with hands-on training and safety coaching across the operation. The role focuses on developing drivers, promoting best practice, and delivering on-site training while maintaining high standards and compliance.

Start times vary 06:00–10:00, with a 44.25 hour week and occasional night shifts for cover. The role requires a valid Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card, and strong knowledge of transport laws.