HGV Instructor

Hughes Driver Training; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading driver training provider in the UK is looking for instructors to deliver high-quality HGV and Car driver training to Ministry of Defence personnel. The role demands a clean Category C+E licence and offers full instructor training. Successful candidates will ensure compliance with training standards and promote road safety. This position provides a unique opportunity to support the Armed Forces community with a Monday to Friday schedule and a competitive pay structure plus bonus options. Join a supportive environment and contribute to an important national training contract.

Benefits

Structured training and professional development

Supportive environment

Contribute to Armed Forces community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' HGV driving experience required.
• Full instructor training provided for successful candidates.
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HGV and Car driver training to MoD personnel.
• Ensure all training is compliant with DVSA and quality frameworks.
• Promote road safety and best driving practices.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of road safety

Professionalism

Education

Clean Category C+E licence

Job description

Following our successful award of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Driver Training Contract, Hughes Driver Training – the UK's largest HGV/LGV driver training provider – is expanding our team of instructors to deliver exceptional driver training to Armed Forces personnel across multiple military bases.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious national contract, supporting the transition and upskilling of service personnel in their professional HGV driving careers.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality HGV and Car driver training to MoD personnel
• Maintain high training standards in line with MoD and Hughes Driver Training requirements
• Ensure all training is compliant with DVSA and internal quality frameworks
• Provide clear, patient, and professional instruction to learners at all levels
• Promote road safety, professionalism, and best driving practices

Qualifications:

• Hold a clean Category C+E licence with a minimum of 3 years' HGV driving experience
• HGV driver training experience is desirable but not essential – full instructor training will be provided
• Current PDI / ADI qualification is desirable but not essential – full instructor training will be provided
• Confident communicator with the ability to adapt your teaching style to suit each learner
• Reliable, professional, and customer‑focused
• Strong knowledge of road safety
• Commitment to delivering excellent driver training to military personnel
• A valid Enhanced DBS certificate before employment commences (required)

Salary: HGV £15.50 per hour plus pass bonus, when deployed to ADI training this will be uplifted to £16.78 per hour plus pass bonus. Full training given. Be part of a landmark National MoD training contract.

Monday‑Friday schedule (no weekends)

Structured training and professional development

Supportive environment

Contribute to a project that genuinely supports the Armed Forces community

Particularly suitable for Armed Forces Veterans

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: From £15.50 per hour

Application Questions:

• Do you hold a C+E licence?
• Are you an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)?
• Are you a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI)?