Driver Trainer

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Driver Trainer to enhance driver skills and safety. This role involves assessing new drivers, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with driving regulations. Join a dynamic team committed to driver development and operational excellence, where your expertise will directly impact delivery efficiency and safety standards. You will enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and various perks, including high street discounts and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about driving and training, this is your chance to make a significant difference in a thriving logistics environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean UK driving licence with category C+E.
• Experience as a driver trainer or assessor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess new drivers and advise on fuel efficiency and safety.
• Deliver continuous training to existing driving staff.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence (category C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Experience as a driver trainer/assessor

Knowledge of tachograph rules and regulations

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company description:

XPO, Inc

Job description:

Logistics done differently.

We’re looking for a full-time, permanent Driver Trainer to join us in Hatfield, working on our prestigious, Arla contract. As well as carrying out the day-to-day duties of a Driver Trainer, you’ll play a vital part in ongoing driver development and training, new driver assessments as well as aiding the team getting deliveries made when needed.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer an annual salary up to £40,000 per annum, dependent upon experience. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks including ongoing training and development.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Assess new drivers, advising on techniques to improve fuel efficiency and overall safety.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of an on-site safe driving programs.
• Occasional deliveries to customer sites.
• Deliver continuous training to existing driving staff on new policies and procedures.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A clean UK driving licence (with category C+E entitlement), valid driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• Previous experience as a driver trainer/assessor desirable
• Must be fully aware of all current tachograph rules and regulations including WTD
• Confidence in the use of IT, especially Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.