Driver Trainer

Deutsche Post; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Driver Development Assessor to advance the driver team, focusing on safety, compliance and performance. You will coach colleagues, support operational improvements and promote best practice across the fleet.

The role involves delivering training, assessments, inductions, and driving performance improvements within a busy logistics environment. A valid HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of transport compliance including Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Experience with Tachomaster, Microlise or similar systems is beneficial.
• Experience in coaching, supporting, and developing others is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver training, assessments, inductions and refresher coaching activities.
• Support investigations into accidents, incidents and compliance issues with opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor driver performance using Tachomaster/Microlise and provide developmental feedback.
• Maintain training records, skills matrices and compliance documentation.
• Support rollout of new processes, technologies and digital initiatives across transport operations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Coaching/assessor experience

Transport compliance

Experience with Tachomaster/Microlise

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Pay Rate: £42,018.85
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time 37.5hrs pw)
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday 10:00-06:00
Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1PT

Occasional flexibility outside of your core shift pattern will be required to support training, development, and operational requirements.

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.

We're looking for a Driver Development Assessor to support the development of our driver team, helping to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Working closely with drivers and transport management, you'll play a key role in coaching colleagues, supporting operational improvements, and promoting best practice across the fleet.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Delivering driver training, assessments, inductions, and refresher coaching activities
• Supporting investigations into accidents, incidents, and compliance issues, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Monitoring driver performance through systems such as Tachomaster and Microlise and providing developmental feedback where required
• Maintaining training records, skills matrices, and compliance documentation
• Supporting the rollout of new processes, technologies, and digital initiatives across the transport operation

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Have a good understanding of transport compliance, including Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
• Are confident using systems and technology, with experience of tools such as Tachomaster, Microlise, or similar being beneficial
• Enjoy coaching, supporting, and developing others, with assessor or training experience desirable but not essential
• Are passionate about supporting people, driving performance, and continuously improving how things are done

WHY JOIN US?

• 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 as soon as possible. Applications received after interviews begin 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.

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