DPD Group UK
Location
Docklands, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
As a LGV Instructor your primary purpose will be to to drive the quality of DPDs driver workforce through the provision of excellent quality practical and theoretical driver training. Whilst Maintaining RTITB qualification status and providing top quality vocational licence acquisition training, periodic training for existing drivers and supporting the LGV Training department and wider business through knowledge and experience of the industry and driving roles.
Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility
The tasks below are not exhaustive and requirements may change due to operational constraints or additional business needs.
Operational:-
Maintain RTITB Instructor status & quality
Conduct LGV C1, C & CE Vocational Licence Acquisition Training to DVSA standard, preparing candidates for all test elements and maintaining the quality expected
Ensure all Training records, daily activity reports & compliance checks are completed to the requisite standard at all times
Attend DVSA test with candidates
Conduct Inexperienced Driver Training on Induction for all inexperienced LGV CE new starters, ensuring sign off for on road activity is completed with evidence of competency criteria established
Conduct Experienced Driver Inductions for all experienced LGV CE new starters, ensuring sign off for on road activity is completed with evidence of competency criteria established
Ensure LGV Training Fleet is maintained & compliant to flagship standards at all times
Complete LGV C1, C & CE Assessments where required
Complete assessment checks and reports to company standard and ensure communication of results for actioning by relevant departments
Conduct LGV CE agency inductions to DPD standard inclusive of vehicle familiarisation & best driver practices where required
Complete all required induction checks and documentation and ensure communication of the documents to all relevant departments
Carry out inexperienced driver buddy duties for both Transport and Network where required
Communicate all issues in a timely manner for actioning by relevant departments
Conduct Periodic CPC Training and maintain JAUPT registration
Conduct delegated authority assessor training throughout the Network
Conduct delegated authority assessments for 7.5t and 18t assessors across the Network
Assist with development and training of LGV Trainee Instructors & LGV Assessors where appropriate
Conduct vehicle reviews for Fleet where requested
Assist with content creation for the driver handbook, training briefings for drivers, periodic CPC & all other training materials
Conduct compliance training with drivers & management where requested
Complete all administrative tasks required through the course of employment to an exemplary level
Financial:-
Ensure compliance with all Finance procedures including Expenses Policy
Remain Flexible to travel at all times to reduce the operational costs of Transport and the wider Network
Service:-
Support LGV Training, Transport and Network through the provision of timely and accurate training provision
Assist to maintain departmental pass rate at annual agreed %
Health, Safety & Security:-
Remain compliant at all times with Health, Safety & Security processes of our sites and customers (where applicable)
Communicate all relevant Health, Safety & Security information to all drivers during assessment, induction & training
Communicate all relevant Health, Safety & Security information to all customers and their employees during site visits and kit training
Human Resources:-
Communicate all relevant company information during assessment, induction and training
Key Measures of Performance :-
Maintain pass rate over minimum 60% - subject to change based on DVSA published pass rates
Successful completion & recording/reporting of all training tasks allocated
Flexibility and capacity maximisation
Performance Reviews & Training:-
RTITB Training, Qualification & Registration provided - Pass Required
Monthly Reviews within Training Rotation
Bi-Annual reviews at end of each 6 month Training Rotation
Annual Driving Assessment
Annual Instructor Assessment
Year round monitoring through Risk Score and available telematics
Periodic CPC Training
Periodic Instructor Training
Training when required due to relevant legislative or company changes
All other company training as prescribed
Routes of Progression (Succession Planning)
All routes of progression are subject to availability and capability review. However LGV Training is committed to upskilling and advancing its employees. The following are examples of natural progression and previous routes taken from the role of LGV Instructor;
LGV Training Manager
Transport Shift Manager
About You
To be considered for this role you must have a full LGV CE licence with 3+ years experience as a minimum. You must have a clean driving licence with a good driving record and compliance If not already achieved you would be required you to successfully complete the RTITB Qualification. We would also expect;
About our benefits
Alongside an excellent basic salary, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to all our customers.
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today
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