PSV / HGV Trainer (Bristol)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced PSV/HGV trainer in Bristol to guide apprentices toward PSV engineering qualifications. You will deliver a mix of practical and theory-based training and mentor learners throughout their apprenticeship.

No prior teaching experience is required as full teacher training and ongoing development are provided, with a clear path to long-term progression in education within a well-established automotive academy.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in PSV, HGV or Heavy Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong industry experience in PSV/HGV or Heavy Vehicle engineering.
• Light Vehicle candidates considered with significant PSV/HGV experience.
• Genuine passion for passing on skills and developing apprentices.
• No prior teaching experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor apprentices working towards PSV engineering qualifications.
• Deliver practical and theory-based automotive training.
• Help learners progress through their apprenticeship and prepare for careers.
• Collaborate with employer partners to deliver high-quality industry-focused training.
• Receive full teacher training and ongoing professional development.
• Work Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
• Provide excellent long-term progression and internal training opportunities.

Skills

PSV/HGV industry experience

Teaching mindset

Education

Level 3 PSV/HGV/Heavy Vehicle Engineering

Job description

PSV / HGV Trainer (Full Training Provided)

Bristol

£37,000 - £43,000 + Full Teacher Training + Private Pension + Christmas Shutdown + Career Progression.

Are you an experienced PSV, HGV or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking to move off the tools and into a rewarding career where you can pass on your skills?

Do you want to work Monday to Friday, receive full teacher training and develop a long-term career in education while helping train the next generation of PSV technicians?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Automotive Academy with over 50 years of experience, specialising in high-quality automotive training and apprenticeship programmes. The organisation continues to grow and now supports over 500 students across multiple locations, with a strong reputation for delivering industry-focused training.

In this role, you will train and support apprentices working towards their PSV engineering qualifications, delivering a mixture of practical and theory-based training. You will use your industry experience to help learners develop their technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence, preparing them for a successful career within the PSV industry.

The ideal candidate will be a Level 3 qualified PSV or HGV technician with strong industry experience. Candidates with a Light Vehicle qualification may also be considered where they have significant experience working within the HGV or PSV industry.

No previous teaching experience is required, as full teacher training and ongoing development will be provided. The organisation is looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about their trade and wants to pass their knowledge and experience on to the next generation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PSV or HGV technician to step away from the tools, develop a new career in education and make a genuine difference to apprentices.

The Role:

• Training and mentoring apprentices working towards their PSV engineering qualifications
• Delivering practical and theory-based automotive training
• Helping learners progress throughout their apprenticeship and prepare for their future careers
• Working closely with employer partners to deliver high-quality, industry-focused training
• Full teacher training and ongoing professional development provided
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Excellent long-term progression and internal training opportunities

The Person:

• Level 3 qualification in PSV, HGV or Heavy Vehicle Engineering
• Strong industry experience within PSV, HGV or Heavy Vehicle engineering
• Light Vehicle candidates considered where they have significant HGV or PSV industry experience
• Genuine passion for passing on your skills and developing the next generation of technicians
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to build a long-term career in training
• No previous teaching experience required - full training will be provided

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.