Driver Trainer (Nights)

Driver Trainer – Night Shift

Contract: Permanent
Location: Southern Hub, Colnbrook – SL3 0BB

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday (Night Shift) – Varied start times between 18:00 and 23:00

Drive Safety, Compliance and Performance Across Our Network

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced colleague to join DHL as a Driver Trainer on a night shift.

In this key operational role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and improving driving standards across the network. You will be responsible for delivering driver assessments, providing remedial training, and supporting accident investigations, ensuring full compliance with DHL policies, legal requirements and safety standards.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong driving expertise, excellent communication skills and a passion for coaching and developing others in a fast‑paced operational environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading Driver Training & Development

• Conduct driver assessments for both agency and full‑time employees to maintain high operational standards.
• Deliver remedial training following incidents and accidents to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to drivers on driving performance, safety and compliance.
• Support telematics training and monitoring to reinforce safe driving behaviours.

Ensuring Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Carry out accident investigations, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Tachograph regulations, Working Time Directive and all driving legislation.
• Promote high standards of health & safety, identifying and addressing risks proactively.
• Ensure all training and operations align with DHL standards, DVSA requirements and company policies.

Supporting Operational Delivery

• Plan and manage your own workload across multiple routes to meet operational demands.
• Conduct vehicle checks, driver briefings and practical training activities where required.
• Support operational teams with specialist guidance on driver performance and best practice.
• Maintain a professional and consistent DHL image when interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Who We’re Looking For

A Knowledgeable and Confident Trainer

You are someone who:

• Has strong driving experience and a deep understanding of transport regulations.
• Communicates clearly and confidently when coaching and assessing others.
• Is organised, self‑motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and compliance.
• Works well independently and adapts to changing operational demands.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a driving, training or operational role.
• Strong knowledge of road transport legislation, DVSA standards and safety processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines across multiple locations.
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 3 years’ experience), with C1 and relevant certification (e.g. DCPC).

Important Shift Requirement

This role operates on a night shift pattern, and flexibility is required to meet the needs of a 24/7 operational environment.

What This Opportunity Offers You

• A specialist role supporting safety and compliance across operations
• The opportunity to coach and influence driver performance at scale
• Exposure to accident investigation, compliance and training delivery
• Development opportunities within Operations and wider DHL network

Interested in Applying?

If you’re passionate about driving standards, safety and developing others, we’d love to hear from you.

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