Driver Development Officer

DHL Supply Chain; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in the UK is looking for a Driver Development Officer to blend professional driving with coaching. In this role, you'll evaluate driver performance while delivering coaching sessions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for developing others. The position offers a salary of £43,288.63 pa, secure parking, generous annual leave, and a good pension scheme among other benefits. This role is located in Avonmouth and follows a 3-week rotational shift pattern.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Enjoys a balance of hands-on driving and developing people through training.
• Thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Takes pride in maintaining high safety and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Completing delivery routes while assessing and supporting driver performance.
• Delivering in-cab coaching and ensuring safe driving standards.
• Completing performance reviews and supporting new drivers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm, supportive approach

Driving expertise

Job description

Pay Rate: £43,288.63 pa
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 3 Week Rotational Shift Pattern. Week 1 & 2 Mon - Fri. Week 3 Tue - Sat. (06:00am start time - flexibility required)
Location: Smoke Lane Avonmouth

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

Join our dedicated team in Avonmouth as a Driver Development Officer on the Argos contract-where you'll combine your professional driving expertise with coaching and developing others to help our operation deliver excellence every day.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Spending time on the road (around 60%), completing delivery routes while assessing and supporting driver performance.
• Delivering in cab coaching and conducting practical assessments to ensure safe and efficient driving standards.
• Working in the office to complete training sessions, review performance data, and support new drivers through the onboarding process.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Enjoys a balance of hands on driving and developing people through training and coaching.
• Has strong communication skills and a calm, supportive approach when giving feedback.
• Thrives in a fast paced logistics environment and takes pride in maintaining high safety and service standards.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2nd Feb. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.