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SalaryCOMPANY GBA Logistics – Dedicated Fleet
JOB TITLE Driver Trainer
SHIFTS Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
SALARY Depending on experience
BASE Amesbury
GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company. We target the top end of the logistics value-chain and our passion is to solve our customers problems. We are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £75m. With a base in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe we are looking for a Driver Trainer to play a major role in our Dedicated Fleet team.
We’re open 24/7/365 and can provide customers with a suitable vehicle and highly trained driver focused solely on their delivery. From Sprinter vans to 40 tonne artics, GBA has one of the most modern and technologically advanced fleets in the market. We offer the security of a large, established freight partner operating our own fleet of vehicles with highly trained drivers, combined with a flexible, passionate and innovative approach.
Our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business. We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.
Role Overview: As a Driver Trainer at GBA Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our driving team’s skills and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will contribute to safe and efficient operations. If you are passionate about training, have a strong background in driving, and enjoy mentoring others, we invite you to apply.
Reporting to the Transport Manager you will be responsible for:
Maintenance and Development of Driver Induction Training Records
Delivery of Practical and Driver Inductions
Building Professional Relationships with Driving Teams
Monitoring Weekly Driving Performance Score
Supporting RTC Investigations and Retraining
Supporting Driver Recruitment
Delivery of Driver CPC Training
You:
Experienced LGV Class 1 Driver
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent knowledge of EU and Working Time Regulations
RTITB qualification in assessing LGV & FLT (desirable but not essential)
PC literate
A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
A professional approach displaying credibility
Awareness of Transport and Health and Safety legislation
What We Can Offer
Long term career with a stable market leader
31 days holiday, inc B/H
Holiday loyalty scheme
Company Health Care Scheme
Uniform
Learning and Development & Growth opportunities
What do our people say?
“Family Values and truly are. Will do utmost for staff: Driver allowed to take grand-daughter to prom in vehicle. Supported charity bike ride by supplying vehicle. Engaged with staff for helping with problems.”
“Fair rate of pay. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme. Made to feel like family. Supportive HR. Team building exercises even if it is a meal and a drink.”
“Great place to work with good rates of pay throughout. Progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees.”
“The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleges.”
“I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees views. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance.”
Culture fit is also vital to this role and we are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were “Challenging”, “Interesting” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.
