Driver Trainer

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Stoke Hammond; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £48,500

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

GXO University training

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Class 2 Driver Trainer to blend driving with hands-on training and safety coaching across the operation. The role focuses on developing drivers, promoting best practice, and delivering on-site training while maintaining high standards and compliance.

Start times vary 06:00–10:00, with a 44.25 hour week and occasional night shifts for cover. The role requires a valid Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card, and strong knowledge of transport laws.

Qualifications

• A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and road safety standards
• Experience delivering driver training, coaching or assessments
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A genuine passion for developing others and promoting safe, professional driving standards

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 2 vehicles while carrying out daily checks and ensuring all vehicle defect reporting procedures are followed
• Assess driver capability during recruitment and conduct licence checks to support the onboarding process
• Deliver driver assessments, coaching and refresher training to support ongoing driver development
• Deliver site inductions, manual handling, Safe Driving Plan, Driver CPC and health & safety training sessions
• Support accident investigations, identify learning opportunities and communicate safety best practice across the operation
• Champion a positive safety culture, promoting compliance, professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the driver workforce

Skills

Driver training

Coaching skills

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Safety standards

Class 2 licence

Job description

As a Class 2 Driver Trainer, you'll combine driving duties with training, coaching and safety activities, while remaining hands-on within the operation. Whether you're developing drivers, promoting best practice or stepping behind the wheel to complete deliveries, you'll play a key role in supporting both our people and our customers. We're looking for someone with solid driving experience, a good understanding of compliance and safe working practices, and a passion for supporting others and maintaining high standards across the operation. This is a full-time, permanent role working on a 5 on, 3 off shift pattern. You will be contracted to work 44.25 hours per week, with start times between 06:00 and 10:00. Please note that occasional shift swaps onto night shifts will be required to provide cover for driver training and annual leave.,

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 2 vehicles while carrying out daily checks and ensuring all vehicle defect reporting procedures are followed
• Assess driver capability during recruitment and conduct licence checks to support the onboarding process
• Deliver driver assessments, coaching and refresher training to support ongoing driver development
• Deliver site inductions, manual handling, Safe Driving Plan, Driver CPC and health & safety training sessions
• Support accident investigations, identify learning opportunities and communicate safety best practice across the operation
• Champion a positive safety culture, promoting compliance, professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the driver workforce

Qualifications

• A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and road safety standards
• Experience delivering driver training, coaching or assessments
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A genuine passion for developing others and promoting safe, professional driving standards

Benefits

• Annual salary of £48,500.00
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University - home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

About the Company

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.