Driver Trainer

Have you got a talent for training and working well others? Ready to Accelerate Your Career? Shift into High Gear with GXO We're all about driving success - yours and ours. If you're looking for a career that offers growth, purpose, and work-life balance, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Driver Trainer to join our busy Screwfix contract based at Lichfield. If you're passionate about road safety and enjoy teaching, we want you to help guide our drivers towards excellence. Plus, with a Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00 shift pattern, you'll enjoy your weekends free to recharge We do still ask for some flexibility on occasion; this is logistics after all.

Pay, benefits and more:

You'll be paid a salary of up to £43,122.85 per annum and receive 33 annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more, continuous training and development opportunities and extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees.

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 (eg. 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 as and when required (retaining of Tachograph Infringements and SAFED) and fuel improving training
• Assist with assessment and recruitment of new transport team members across the whole transport network

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Essential - LGV C+E licence. Desirable – DSA, LGV instructor certificate, SAFED (safe and fuel-efficient driving), Adult Education training certificate
• Ability to train, effective communication (both written and verbal), able to give clear instructions
• Excellent H&S knowledge with ability to keep accurate records with strong IT skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership behaviours and cross shift communication skills
• Flexibility with working hours and location to support the transport network

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.

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.