7.5T Home Delivery Driver / Driver Development Officer

7.5T Home Delivery Driver / Driver Trainer

Job Type: 7.5T Home Delivery Driver / Driver Trainer - your main role is driving but will be training as and when needed. Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday - 5am start with 10hr days. Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time). Location: Southampton.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be delivering household white goods to customers' homes.
• Installing washing machines and sometimes American fridge–freezers; training will be provided.
• Heavy lifting will be required for this role.
• A DHL DDA is an ambassador for safe, efficient and professional driver behaviours, training and compliance.
• The role works in collaboration with the Transport Management to ensure that the driver teams are trained to DHL standards and consistently maintain high levels of safety and compliance.
• The role involves the delivery of driver inductions, initial training and re‑assessment of both DHL and agency drivers in line with DHL policies.
• Control and ownership of all documentation associated with training.
• Keep all training records and matrix up to date on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain compliance reporting systems to target poor performing drivers with coaching and training to maintain standards.

Requirements

• 7.5T driver experience – at least 2 years.
• Previous training experience both in classroom and on the road preferably in a transport operation.
• Ability to adjust start and finish shift times and work weekends to meet operational needs.
• Good communication skills.
• Well‑organised and methodical approach.

Benefits

25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, retail discounts, flexible working, training, development and secondments opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

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