Driver Trainer

XPO Logistics; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £17.05

Trainer’s bonus £25/week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Sherburn in Elmet is seeking a driver trainer to join our team on a Monday to Friday dayshift. The role blends driving duties with delivering training to new starters and retraining current staff.

You will conduct driving assessments, inductions and maintain training records, supporting the Operational Trainer to meet contract requirements. A CPC & Digital Tachograph card and full UK licence with HGV experience are required.

Qualifications

• HGV driving experience on UK roads.
• Strong knowledge of the UK road network and safety practices.
• Ability to support training, inductions and retraining of staff.

Responsibilities

• Make deliveries to customers for XPO Logistics.
• Assist Training team in conducting training and maintaining compliance.
• Conduct driving assessments and inductions for new starters.

Skills

HGV driving

UK road network knowledge

Safety mindset

Training support

Education

CPC & Digital Tachograph

Job description

Overview

Are you an HGV driver looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for driving and training? We are looking for a driver trainer to join us on our British Gypsum site in Sherburn in Elmet working Monday to Friday on days, although a degree of flexibility may be required.

Pay, Benefits and More

Your time will be split between normal driving duties making deliveries to customers, and supporting our Operational Trainer to ensure that the contract’s training requirements are met. This includes conducting driving assessments, inductions, training of new starters and retraining of current employees. In return for your hard work, we will offer you a competitive hourly rate of £17.05 plus £25 per week trainer’s bonus (an additional £1300 per year); 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; comprehensive training to succeed; and the opportunity to progress within a rapidly growing company.

What You’ll Do on a Typical Day

• Make deliveries to British Gypsum’s customers on behalf of XPO Logistics.
• Adhere to all Site Rules and Safety requirements.
• Assist our Operational Trainer and Management team to conduct training and maintain compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of training.

What You Need to Succeed at XPO

• Have a full UK driving licence (with C+E entitlement) with at least 6 months of HGV driving experience.
• Have no more than six penalty points on your licence and no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements.
• Hold a valid CPC and Digital Tacho card.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network and HGV operations.
• A positive attitude to work and safety.

Beneficial but Not Essential

• Previous training experience
• Any safety related qualifications
• FLT operator and/or training experience

About XPO

XPO is a leading provider of world‑class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.