Driver Trainer

Job description

Looking for a role that offers more than just driving?

As a Class 2 Driver Trainer, you'll combine driving duties with training, coaching and safety activities, while remaining hands-on within the operation. Whether you're developing drivers, promoting best practice or stepping behind the wheel to complete deliveries, you'll play a key role in supporting both our people and our customers.

We're looking for someone with solid driving experience, a good understanding of compliance and safe working practices, and a passion for supporting others and maintaining high standards across the operation.

This is a full-time, permanent role working on a 5 on, 3 off shift pattern. You will be contracted to work 44.25 hours per week, with start times between 06:00 and 10:00. Please note that occasional shift swaps onto night shifts will be required to provide cover for driver training and annual leave.

Pay, benefits and more:

Annual salary of £48,500.00

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you'll do on a typical day:

Safely operate Class 2 vehicles while carrying out daily checks and ensuring all vehicle defect reporting procedures are followed

Assess driver capability during recruitment and conduct licence checks to support the onboarding process

Deliver driver assessments, coaching and refresher training to support ongoing driver development

Deliver site inductions, manual handling, Safe Driving Plan, Driver CPC and health & safety training sessions

Support accident investigations, identify learning opportunities and communicate safety best practice across the operation

Champion a positive safety culture, promoting compliance, professionalism and continuous improvement throughout the driver workforce

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English