Job Description

Position: Driving Trainer (DDA)
Location: Rushden - NN10 0FN
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (Flexibility required)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Rev up your career with DHL as our next Driver Trainer! If you have a passion for the open road and a knack for teaching, this is your chance to steer our drivers toward success! Join a vibrant team where your energy and expertise will fuel the next generation of logistics champions. You'll be part of exciting training programs that empower our drivers to hit the road safely and confidently. Ready to shift gears and make a real impact? Buckle up and apply today!
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Carry out, but not limited to, the training of drivers both FTE & Agency including driving assessments, development indicators, license checks and highway code test
• Conduct induction, performing 2 day driver inductions for all new starters, assisting with performing inductions for other colleagues, i.e. Transport Admin
• Delivering Smith System Initial training to all LGV drivers and company car drivers
• Organising and booking of drivers CPC periodic training, delivering CPC modules and generating revenue where applicable
• Supporting TACHO infringements, reviewing and retraining drivers with regards to driver hours infringements
• Carrying out gatehouse & yard audits, responsible for performing 10% yard/gatehouse exit vehicle and driver checks
• Microlise training and admin, performing weekly conversations to action improvement areas
• Carrying out Delivery Safety Orders, prompting safety conversations and identifying training needs

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Minimum of 2 years Class 1 (C+E) driving experience is essential
• Operational & Transport experience with knowledge of Health and Safety within these environments
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal, motivation and planning skills
• Able to work collaboratively with other DHL departments
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude towards others, behaving in an honest, open and trustworthy manner

WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:
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DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
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