PCV Driving Instructor & DVSA Training Specialist

First Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Pass

Nominee Pass after three months

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

First Bus London is seeking Driving Instructors based at various garages to provide training for new starters and existing staff. You will prepare a driver to work in a London Bus environment, delivering PCV Driving and Theory Instruction for Non-PCV drivers up to test-ready standard, and refresher training for PCV drivers to uphold First Bus London's standards.

Responsibilities include remedial training for employees referred for poor driving, pass/fail assessments, and giving advice on driving

Qualifications

• PCV Instructor qualification desirable (training provided for candidates with a current PCV licence)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience training PCV drivers and preparing candidates for DVSA Module 3 and 4 tests
• Understanding of driving assessment standards and retraining requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare drivers to work in a London Bus environment
• Deliver PCV driving and theory instruction for Non-PCV drivers up to test-ready standard
• Provide refresher training to PCV drivers to maintain standards
• Undertake remedial training and pass/fail assessments for employees

Skills

PCV Instructor

Safe driving

Customer service

Feedback and coaching

DVSA Modules 3/4

Driving assessment

Adaptable training style

Record-keeping

Shift flexibility

Job description

First Bus London is seeking Driving Instructors based at various garages to provide training for new starters and existing staff. You will prepare a driver to work in a London Bus environment, delivering PCV Driving and Theory Instruction for Non-PCV drivers up to test-ready standard, and refresher training for PCV drivers to uphold First Bus London's standards.

Responsibilities include remedial training for employees referred for poor driving, pass/fail assessments, and giving advice on driving