At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and oversee daily delivery runs, ensuring timely dispatch and smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading appliance delivery company.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, healthcare cashback, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring customers receive their appliances on time.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of transport legislation and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
About The Role:
We're looking for a proactive Driver Trainer to keep our warehouse operations running smoothly and ensure every customer receives their appliance on time. You'll take ownership of preparing delivery and installation runs each morning, monitoring progress throughout the day, and resolving any issues quickly and professionally. This is a hands-on role where you'll support our self-loading depot, ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant, and provide ongoing assistance to our Drivers, Quality, and People teams.
Salary: From £30,000.00 to £32,500.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start and finish time: Flexible
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday
Job Type: 12 Month FTC
Location: Unit 1, The Heights, Cranbourne Industrial Estate, Cranbourne Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3JN
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing:
- Prepare and oversee daily delivery and installation runs to ensure timely dispatch.
- Monitor operations throughout the day, resolving issues promptly to maintain service standards.
- Check all vehicles leaving the depot for security, legality, and compliance with transport legislation.
- Complete daily in-house reports for the Depot Manager.
- Support and guide drivers, handling queries professionally and efficiently.
- Conduct alcohol testing when required and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Manage transhipping and reloads to keep operations flowing smoothly.
- Debrief vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs, addressing any issues or damages.
A Few Things About You:
- Strong understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
- Ability to build positive relationships under pressure and maintain professionalism.
- Confident decision-making skills when the Depot Manager is unavailable.
- Quick problem-solving ability and adaptability to changing situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Our Benefits:
- 33 days holiday
- 5% contribution pension scheme
- Healthcare Cashback Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
- Expression of wish service
- Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
- Share-save Scheme
To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.
Driver Trainer in Potters Bar employer: All The Top Bananas
At AO, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Driver Trainers in Potters Bar. With flexible working hours, a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of holiday and a healthcare cashback scheme, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Our culture fosters collaboration and professional development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive while making a meaningful impact in our operations.
