DHL Driver Assessor

DHL Germany; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL, a leading supply chain company, is looking for a Driver Assessor to improve driving standards by coaching and training drivers. The role requires at least one year of HGV driving experience and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits. This full-time position is based in Southampton, and candidates should have the ability to work flexible shifts.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail and childcare)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with access to free counselling

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year HGV driving experience.
• Previous experience in a 2 Man transport operation.
• Transport legislation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coach drivers to improve standards.
• Conduct driver training and assessments.
• Keep training records up to date.

Skills

Transport Knowledge

Ability to coach and train drivers

Communication

Education

Appropriate HGV Driver Licence

Job description

FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR HGV DRIVING EXPERIENCE

Pay Rate: £43,184.79
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 out of 7, 48 hours per week, 5am to 6am start, Sunday to Thursday
Location: Southampton

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Driver Assessor to play a vital role with the operations success.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

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

• Monitor Drivers in cab training and coaching drivers events to improve standards
• To assess and train drivers to the recognised standard in line with customer and DHL's policies and procedures
• To complete driver re-assessments in line with driver training matrix
• To be proactive in identifying any training improvements / training needs of the drivers
• Carry out pre-and existing employment assessments
• Control and ownship of all documentation associated with training
• Carry out random assessments with drivers to encourage driver improvements
• Keep all training records and matrix up to date on a daily/weekly basis and kept securely
• Deliver fuel economy and defensive driver training
• Support accident and incident investigations
• Make recommendations to improve driver training
• Identify/recognise drivers who have made extensive improvements in their roles and responsibilities
• Support the delivery Class room training to Drivers
• Ensure a high level of communication between colleagues and managers is maintained and information flow is of the highest standard

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.

• Minimum of a one year HGV driving experience
• Previous experience of working in the 2 Man transport operation
• Appropriate HGV Driver Licence
• Ability to coach and train drivers
• Transport Knowledge / Transport Legislation

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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