Driver Trainer

525 East London Bus & Coach Company Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel perks (TfL/Stagecoach)

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Stagecoach London seeks an experienced Driver Trainer to join our East London and South East London training team. The role focuses on delivering practical driver training to PCV standards and ensuring high-quality customer service within a public transport environment.

The successful candidate will instruct, mentor and assess new drivers, conduct vehicle familiarisation and assessment drives, and keep up-to-date with regulations such as TfL, DVLA and City and Guilds requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering PCV driver training for a transport operator.
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act and UK PCV driving regulations.
• NVQ Level 3 in Driving Instruction or equivalent, or proven track record as PCV instructor/trainer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical driver training to PCV driving standards.
• Instruct, mentor and assess new colleagues to attain PCV licence.
• Carrying out vehicle familiarisation, assessment drives and corrective training.
• Work early and late shifts between 0600 and 2255, Mon–Fri.

Skills

PCV driver training delivery

Health & safety awareness

NVQ Level 3 Driving Instruction

Education

NVQ Level 3 Driving Instruction

Job description

Salary £50,334.38 per annum

Why Stagecoach London?

Here at Stagecoach London, we are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, no matter how long or short that journey may be. Our workforce undergoes some of the best training available in the field, so that we can rest assured each colleague is given the chance to make a difference to their community and is able to deliver a memorable experience. Where do you fit in?

We have a rare opportunity for experienced Driver Trainers to join our dynamic training and development team, based in East London and South East London.

The remit of this role is vital in ensuring our bus drivers are trained to the highest driving standards, as well as in customer service, allowing our people to do what they do best – proud to serve their community.

The Driver Trainer’s primary responsibility will be the delivery of a practical driver training to PCV driving standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instructing, mentoring and assessing new colleagues to the standard required to attain a PCV licence and to ensure competence in driving for a public service.
• Carrying out vehicle familiarisation, assessment drives and corrective training.
• Working an early and late shift system between the hours of 0600 and 2255; usually Mondays to Fridays.
• Remaining abreast of legislative changes that may affect PCV licence acquisition.
• A responsibility of ensuring trainee drivers comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, internal company policies and additional relevant legislation such as COSHH and the working time regulations.
• Leading by example and embedding our core values and behaviours by setting the standards from day one and actively promoting our dignity in the workplace and inclusive culture.

Skills & Experience:

• A previous remit of delivering PCV driver training for a transport operator, preferably with practical experience of driving such vehicles – please note the successful candidate(s) must hold a full PCV licence.
• An understanding of health and safety, PCV UK driving regulations and additionally a knowledge of standards required via TfL, the DVLA and City and Guilds.
• An NVQ Level 3 in Driving Instruction or equivalent or a proven track record as a PCV Driving Instructor/Trainer.

Benefits:

• Great benefits including a competitive salary of £50,334.38 per annum, which includes a shift allowance, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit) and outside London there is free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
• UK-wide opportunities, career development and secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in our UK business.
• An employee assistance programme which supports health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day, which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues.
• A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great colleagues and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and collaborate with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects – in addition to proudly promoting an array of health, wellbeing and family initiatives.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach London Head Office Stephenson Street, Canning Town London E16 4SA

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country.

Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.

Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.