Transport Trainer / Driver Cover - Military veterans preferred

Pay Rate: £37,666.52
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday starting between 4am-11am (9hr shifts)
Location: Bawtry, DN11 9HE

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 Transport Trainer/Cover Driver to to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

This role will start predominantly as a Driver with a view to move into a Transport Trainer role in the future.

?A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Driving an 18T rigid HGV (Class 2) to deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to DHL workshops within prisons. Multi-drop up to 4 drops per day
• Responsible for loading and unloading using PPT's and a tail lift
• Items will be on pallets – weighing up to 800kg or wheeled dollies (loaded with totes) up to 200kg
• Work in close proximity with prisoners and other DHL colleagues
• Work closely with the Transport Management Team to ensure we train our drivers to be safe, efficient and customer focused
• Regularly monitor drivers with telematics and compliance reporting as well as in cab coaching
• To assess and train drivers, including SMITHS system refresher course and slow speed manouver training
• To complete driver re-assessments

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience within a transport environment – essential
• Excellent people and communication skills – essential
• Hold a HGV Class 2 licence © - essential
• Computer literate – essential
• H&S background– preferred
• Previous practical experience as a transport trainer/DDA – preferred
• Previous experience working with Tachomaster + Microlise - preferred

?WHY JOIN US?

• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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