Transport Driver Trainer

DHL International GmbH; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company based in Hatfield is looking for a Driver Assessor with at least 2 years of Class 1 and Driver Assessor experience. The role involves training drivers, managing training documentation, and facilitating assessments to ensure safety and efficiency. Competitive pay rate of £46,000 with various employee benefits including flexible working hours, annual leave, and a generous pension scheme. Join a thriving team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

25 days + 8BH annual leave

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• 2 years Class 1 and Driver Assessor experience required.
• Previous DHL Driver Assessor experience is desirable.
• Experience in supporting driver assessment and recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Train Drivers to be efficient and customer-focused.
• Manage documentation associated with training.
• Support accident and incident investigations.

Skills

Driver Trainer / Assessor experience

Transport Trainer (Ops 35, PIA & Familiarisation)

Ability to facilitate daily training

Previous experience in transport operation

Job description

Pay Rate: £46,000
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 6am - 16:00pm (but needs to be flexible as will need to cover some evenings / Nights)
Location: Hatfield - AL10 9BD

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 now looking for a Driver Assessor to join our team.

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Work closely with Transport FLM's, Transport Managers, Asset Management Centre of Excellence and the Transport Development Centre teams to ensure we train our Drivers to be the safest, most efficient and customer focused.
• Undertake training in order to be able to carry out Ops 35, Ops 35a, Post Incident Assessments & Ops 31/32/33 Familiarisation only + uploading to Tachomaster Training Plus (5 days) Familiarisation to include manufacturers technology for vehicles used on the contract.
• Support the driver assessment / recruitment process.
• Professional control and management of all documentation associated with training, ensuring DHL Training records are up to date and that data protection rights are adhered to.
• To assess and train drivers in line with DHL's policies and procedures, including SMITHS System
• Support accident and incident investigations, understanding the root cause and drive corrective actions to reduce future risks. Remove this as its activity at Transport trainer Advanced Level
• Identify/recognise drivers who have made extensive improvements in their roles and responsibilities.

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

THIS ROLE REQUIRES 2 YEARS CLASS 1 AND DRIVER ASSESSOR EXPERIENCE

• Previous DHL Driver Assessor experience (Desirable)
• Driver Trainer / Assessor experience (Essential)
• Previous experience of working with in a transport operation
• Ability to facilitate and conduct daily training as and when required, Day late and night shifts
• Transport Trainer (Ops 35, PIA & Familiarisation) - Essential

Please ensure you are applying with an up to date CV

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 25 days + 8BH annual leave
• 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 W/C 17th December . Applications received after this date 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.