DHL Supply Chain
7.5T Home Delivery Driver / Driver Development Officer
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BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
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
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include:
- 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 behaviors, 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
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You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- 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 working weekends to meet operational needs
- Good communication skills
- Well organised and methodical approach
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What will you get in return?
As a part of a growing DHL population you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits which could include; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, retail discounts, flexible working, training, development and secondments opportunities and MANY MORE.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore 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. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
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