HGV Instructor

Mantra Learning; Middleton; On-site; GBP 27,800 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Free eyecare vouchers

Subsidised team social events

Job summary

Mantra Learning, based in Middleton, is seeking an HGV Instructor to join their team full-time. The role includes instructing candidates to DVSA test standards, conducting assessments, and delivering Driver CPC courses. Applicants should have a Cat C licence with a passion for teaching, as well as a commitment to learner safety and quality training.

The position offers benefits such as 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, free eyecare vouchers, and a pension scheme. Ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching people who wish to enter the profession.
• Experience delivering effective group and individual activities.

Responsibilities

• Instruct candidates to DVSA test standards on relevant vehicles.
• Deliver Accredited Driver CPC courses.
• Build excellent communication links with other departments.

Skills

Cat C licence held for a minimum of 3 years

A passion for teaching

Education

NRI Qualified Instructor

PTTLS or equivalent

Tools

Health & Safety Qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

HGV Instructor – £27,800 per annum + £2,000 + OTE

We are Mantra Learning, one of the UK’s leading logistics learning and development organisations. We are an Ofsted grade 2 independent training provider specialised in delivering training within the sector for over 58 years. The Manchester site is one of the largest specialist logistics training facilities in the UK. Through our key brands, the Job Gym and the National Logistics Academy, we help thousands of individuals each year gain new skills, enabling them to obtain employment within the logistics sector and drive long‑term industry growth. We work with major brands such as ALDI, GXO and Travis Perkins, delivering approximately 400 apprenticeships and over 1,000 HGV licences annually. The organisation is dedicated to developing the “Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to enable learners to thrive in life and work”. We have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Instructor to join our friendly team. The position is full‑time, 40 hours a week, based in Middleton, Greater Manchester, with national travel required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct candidates to DVSA test standards on relevant vehicles (Cat C & Cat C+E).
• Carry out daily vehicle checks on training vehicles.
• Conduct driving assessments prior to learning.
• Develop and enhance HGV schemes of work.
• Build excellent communication links with other departments.
• Deliver Accredited Driver CPC courses.
• Teach HGV driver training to DVSA driving test standards, both on and off‑road lessons.
• Implement, maintain and improve the quality of training and assessment in accordance with high standards demanded by Mantra Learning Ltd and relevant awarding bodies.
• Collaborate with the HGV/Skills Manager to introduce new opportunities related to skills courses.
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain discipline of learners.
• Participate in special projects as directed by the HGV/Skills Manager.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to develop relevant knowledge and skills for business and organisational development.
• Represent the organisation professionally in a customer‑facing role.

Qualifications & Skills (Essential)

• Cat C licence held for a minimum of 3 years.
• A passion for teaching people who wish to enter the profession.

Qualifications & Skills (Desirable)

• NRI Qualified Instructor.
• PTTLS or equivalent.
• Good understanding of DCPC courses and specific industry courses.
• CPC Delivery Experience.
• Cat C+E licence held for a minimum of 1 year with experience of instructing Cat C.
• Health & Safety Qualification.
• First Aid Qualification.
• Knowledge of the logistics industry.
• Understanding of DVSA requirements.
• Experience of LGV instruction to DVSA test standard.
• Delivering effective group and individual activities – how people learn.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Driver CPC requirements.
• Understanding of awarding bodies requirements.
• Observation of learning experience.
• Experience delivering accredited Driver CPC courses.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety courses.
• Experience delivering First Aid courses.

Benefits

• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Free eyecare vouchers.
• Subsidised team social events – including summer and Christmas parties.
• Training package available for teaching qualifications.
• Free parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary profit‑related bonus scheme.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Net zero initiatives.
• Access to affordable health care plan.
• 247 Employee assistant programme.

Mantra Learning Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We also prioritise the safeguarding and welfare of all staff.

Successful applicants will be required to agree to all necessary checks, including providing sufficient employment references and proof of the right to work in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for all successful applicants.

If this is the role you’re looking for please apply today!