Driver Recruitment & Retention Lead

 

Location:  Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (with 6-month probationary period)

Salary: Dependent on experience and performance incentives


Build an exceptional driver community in Virginia.

We’re looking for a self-lead, organised and people-oriented Driver Recruitment & Retention Lead to shape the future of our HGV 

driver community. This is more than a recruitment role. You’ll take ownership of the full driver journey , from attracting an onboarding 

new drivers to building strong relationships, improving engagement and creating an environment where our drivers feel valued,

supported and motivated to stay. Working closely with the Driver Management Team and other key stakeholders in Virginia, you’ll

develop and deliver innovative recruitment and retention initiatives and identify new ways to strengthen our driver value 

proposition. You’ll be at the heart of developing a best-in-class driver community, helping us attract and retain the very best professional 

HGV drivers and positioning our company as an employer of choice within the industry.


Key Responsibilities

Driver Recruitment & Talent Acquisition 

  • Develop and execute the company's annual and seasonal driver recruitment strategy and plans to meet workforce plans / targets. 
  • Recruit drivers through multiple channels including but not limited to; existing driver networks, alumni drivers, employee referrals, social media, recruitment agencies, driver training schools, apprenticeship programs, international recruitment initiatives, job boards and specialist transport recruitment platforms 
  • Oversee the design, content and effectiveness of the company's driver recruitment website and related company digital recruitment platforms. 
  • Continuously develop alternative driver sourcing channels. 
  • Manage all recruitment expenditure and operate within agreed budgets. 
  • Establish partnerships with external training organisations and educational bodies and develop and manage internal driver apprenticeships and trainee programmes. 
  • Manage and continuously improve driver referral bonus scheme. 
  • Maximise recruitment conversion rates, reduce recruitment costs, and time invested through continuous improvement initiatives. 
Driver Selection & Onboarding 
  • Design and manage all driver screening and selection processes. 
  • Develop selection criteria to ensure the recruitment of high-performing drivers who align with company values. 
  • Coordinate Interviews, Assessments, driving evaluations, Qualification & Certifications Compliance and right to work employment checks and medical assessments where required 
  • Manage candidate and business stakeholder expectations throughout the recruitment process. 
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience. 
  • Design, implement and manage structured onboarding programs. 
  • Ensure probation reviews are completed for all drivers within 1 month, co-ordinate review & sign off for Head of Driver Management and transition successful candidates to Performance & Comp Lead. 

Driver Engagement, Retention, Relationship management & Community Development 

Build and maintain a driver relationship and engagement program: 

  • Develop and execute the annual driver engagement plan with initiatives designed to improve recruitment conversion, reduce turnover, identify flight risks and improve employee satisfaction e.g. establish regular structured driver engagement (surveys, direct phone calls), 
  • Develop and maintain a Driver Buddy Program to assist with onboarding and integration. 
  • Develop and execute the company's driver-focused social media strategy. 
  • Apply