LGV Instructor

Arnold Clark Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Retail discounts

Maternity and paternity packages

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking an LGV Instructor to train students to DVSA standards at our centres. You will conduct practical driving assessments, manage course paperwork with rigor, and contribute to a structured Instructor Training programme.

We require Category C and E entitlement with at least three years’ experience, plus strong communication and literacy skills. Employment is full-time, with training provided and a professional development pathway.

Qualifications

• Must hold Category C entitlement for 3+ years.
• Must hold Category E entitlement for 3+ years.
• Strong communication skills and a patient approach.
• Excellent level of accuracy and literacy when writing course paperwork.
• Ability to talk to a wide range of people confidently.
• Good timekeeping and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks on training vehicles.
• Carry out driving assessments.
• Instruct candidates on required vehicles (C1, C, C+E and PCV, if qualified).
• Carry out Module 4 (initial DCPC) training.
• Complete all relevant course paperwork.
• Liaise with transport administrators and senior instructors.

Skills

Category C entitlement

Category E entitlement

Strong communication

Patience

Attention to paperwork

Job description

What we can offer you…

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Generous retail discounts
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Life assurance

Hours:

Full time: Monday – Friday 7.45am – 4.15pm (with a 30-minute lunch)

What’s the job?

GTG has over 50 years’ experience delivering driver training. As an LGV Instructor, you’ll be working at our industry-leading centres, training students to DVSA test standard, carrying out practical driving assessments and dealing with course paperwork to rigorous standards.

You’ll be an experienced driver with at least a minimum Category C & E licence. A background in a training environment is also desirable but not essential. You’ll be joining our Instructor Training programme and be provided with two to four weeks of full instructor training depending on your experience. This role is perfect for a current LGV driver looking for a change or an experienced trainer ready to take on a new challenge with GTG.

Day-to-day duties:

• Carrying out daily vehicle checks on training vehicles
• Carrying out driving assessments
• Instructing candidates on required vehicles (i.e. C1, C, C+E and PCV, if qualified)
• Carrying out Module 4 (initial DCPC) training
• Completing all relevant course paperwork
• Liaising with transport administrators and senior instructors

Essential skills:

• Must hold a minimum of a Category C and E entitlement for over three years
• Strong communication skills and a patient approach
• Excellent level of accuracy and good standards of literacy when writing course paperwork
• Ability to talk to a wide range of people in a confident manner
• Good timekeeping and professional appearance

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Previous experience in a driver training environment
• RTITB Forklift Instructor qualification and PCV licence are desirable

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.