Driver Trainer

GXO Logistics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Stafford seeks a Driver Trainer to ensure effective vocational training for drivers on compliance and safety standards. This full-time role requires an LGV C+E licence along with the ability to train confidently. You will also facilitate recruitment and conduct various training sessions for compliance with industry standards. A positive working environment and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Essential LGV C+E licence required.
• Desirable DSA LGV Instructor Certificate and SAFED qualification.
• Flexibility in working hours is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drivers receive comprehensive training on all transport vocational topics and compliance.
• Design and implement training sessions as needed.
• Support recruitment and assessment of new team members.

Skills

LGV C+E licence

Ability to train and give clear instructions

Excellent level of H&S knowledge

Strong IT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

DSA LGV Instructor Certificate

SAFED certificate

Adult Education Training Certificate

Job description

Have you got a talent for training and working well others? We are looking for a Driver Trainer to join our busy Screwfix contract based at Stafford.

These are full time, permanent positions, predominately working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:00 till 16:00. However, we do ask for some flexibility, this is logistics after all.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of £42,000 to £43,122.85 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Ensure all drivers are fully trained on all Transport vocational training, proactive safety training and compliance training and carry out induction training for new colleagues within the Transport department. This includes CPC training.
• Carry out training requirements, in accordance with industry standards (e.g., VOSA, Tachograph Infringement and EU Hours and Regulations)
• Design and implement any New Equipment Training sessions (Drivers/Shunters)
• Support the business needs by conducting periodic Training requirements as and when required (Retraining of Tachograph Infringements and SAFED - Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving) Fuel improvement training
• Assist with assessment and recruitment of new transport team members across the whole Transport network/road/H&S accidents

What you'll need to succeed at GXO:

• Essential to this position is your LGV C+E licence.
• Desirable qualifications would be DSA (Driver Standards Agency) LGV Instructor Certificate, SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) and Adult Education Training Certificate
• Ability to train and give clear confident instructions
• Excellent level of H&S knowledge is essential
• Flexibility in regard to working hours and location with a preparation to support the National transport network with training where required
• Ability to keep accurate records, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong IT skills

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.