Driving Instructor

Go West Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free or discounted travel

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts and benefits 플랫폼

Professional development opportunities

Founding-team opportunity

Job summary

Go West Yorkshire is building a new operation and seeks an experienced Driving Instructor to shape the next generation of professional bus drivers. As part of the founding team you’ll recruit, train, coach and develop drivers, creating a safe, professional and customer-focused workforce from day one. Join us in Cleckheaton and help build standards, deliver CPC, onboarding and assessments while contributing to safety and development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category D entitlement and a valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Experience working in a driver training environment.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, professionalism and customer service.
• Ability to build confidence while maintaining high standards and accountability.
• Enjoy collaborating with operational and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PCV driver licence acquisition training to DVSA test standard.
• Onboard, induct and develop new drivers.
• Deliver Driver CPC training and classroom-based learning.
• Conduct driving assessments, coaching and remedial training.
• Support recruitment activities, including driver assessments and candidate selection.
• Promote high standards of road safety, compliance and customer service.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and HR to support readiness.
• Contribute to accident reduction and continuous improvement through driver development.

Skills

Category D entitlement

Driver CPC qualification

Training experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Job description

Help Develop the Drivers Who Will Keep West Yorkshire Moving

Go West Yorkshire is building a new operation, and we're looking for an experienced Driving Instructor to help shape the next generation of professional bus drivers.

This is an opportunity to do far more than deliver licence acquisition training. You'll play a key role in recruiting, training, coaching and developing drivers, helping to create a safe, professional and customer-focused workforce from day one.

As part of our founding team, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on driving standards, operational performance and the colleague experience across the business.

Why Join Go West Yorkshire?

Join a Founding Team

Play a key role in building a brand-new operation and help establish the standards, behaviours and culture that will shape our future success.

Make a Real Difference

Every driver you train and support will contribute directly to the safe and reliable delivery of services for our customers and communities across West Yorkshire.

Variety Beyond Driver Training

Alongside licence acquisition training, you'll be involved in driver development, assessments, remedial coaching, inductions, CPC delivery, recruitment activity and operational support.

Develop Your Own Expertise

You'll be supported to maintain and develop your professional knowledge through ongoing Continuous Professional Development, ensuring you remain up to date with legislation, best practice and industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll help develop a highly skilled driver workforce by:

• Delivering PCV driver licence acquisition training to DVSA test standard.
• Supporting new drivers through onboarding, induction and development programmes.
• Delivering Driver CPC training and classroom-based learning.
• Conducting driving assessments, coaching and remedial training.
• Supporting recruitment activities, including driver assessments and candidate selection.
• Promoting high standards of road safety, compliance and customer service.
• Working closely with operational, engineering and HR teams to support business readiness.
• Contributing to accident reduction and continuous improvement through driver development and performance coaching.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Hold a Category D entitlement and valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Have experience working in a driver training environment.
• Are passionate about developing others and helping people succeed.
• Have excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Can build confidence while maintaining high standards and accountability.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with operational and support teams.
• Have a strong commitment to safety, professionalism and customer service.
• Thrive in a role where no two days are the same.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our WARMTH values:

These values shape how we support our colleagues, serve our communities and deliver excellent bus services across West Yorkshire.

What You'll Get in Return?

Alongside a salary of £35-37.5K, you’ll benefit from:

• A great location based initially at Cleckheaton (with new offices/Training Academy being developed in local area)
• 38 hours per week with a working pattern that supports operational requirements
• Company pension scheme
• Free or discounted travel
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Colleague discounts and benefits platform
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career
• The opportunity to join our founding team and help build a new, customer-focused bus company serving West Yorkshire

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about developing people, raising driving standards and creating a culture of safety and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Go West Yorkshire and help train the drivers who will keep West Yorkshire moving.