Class 1 Driver / Driver Assessor

<div><div><div>THIS ROLE REQUIRES 2 YEARS CLASS 1 AND DRIVER ASSESSOR EXPERIENCE</div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate: £40,098.24</strong><br><strong>Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)</strong><br><strong>Shift patterns: Friday to Monday, start times vary between 4am - 7am (This role will be 50% Class 1 driving and 50% Driver Assessor) </strong><br><strong>Location: Allington - ME16 0LE</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Class 1 driver / Driver Assessor to play a vital role in our distribution service.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <p>As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with Transport FLM's, Transport Managers & the AMCoE to ensure we train our Drivers to be the safest, most efficient and customer focused. </li> <li>Regularly monitor Drivers with telematics and compliance reporting as well as in cab coaching to improve standards</li> <li>To assess and train drivers in line with DHL's policies and procedures, including SMITHS System</li> <li>To manage and maintain a driver training matrix</li> <li>Deliver fuel economy and defensive driver training</li> <li>Support the driver assessment / recruitment process</li> <li>Professional control and management of all documentation associated with training, ensuring DHL Training records are up to date and that data protection rights are adheared too. </li> <li>Carry out targeted assessments with drivers to encourage driver improvements</li> <li>Support accident and incident investigations, understanding the root cause and drive corrective actions to reduce future risks. </li> <li>Identify/recognise drivers who have made extensive improvements in their roles and responsibilities</li> <li>Support the delivery Class room training to Drivers</li> <li>Working towards reducing Driver risks, DDA's will undergo ongoing assessments to evaluate training their techniques/behaviours used to train our drivers </li> <li>Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations</li> <li>Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card</li> <li><strong>THIS ROLE REQUIRES 2 YEARS CLASS 1 AND DRIVER ASSESSOR EXPERIENCE</strong></li> <li>Transport Knowledge / Transport Legislation</li> <li>Previous experience of working with in a transport operation</li> <li>Ability to facilitate and conduct daily training as and when required</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></p> <p>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: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>#DSCUKIDILOHGV</p></div></div></div>