LGV Instructor / Trainer Essex Kent
£40,000 plus an excellent package.
The LGV team plays a crucial role within the company Logistics - ensuring that the wheels keep turning and everything is where it needs to be, at the right time. Are you an experienced LGV Class 1 driver with a passion for training and development? We are looking for an LGV Instructor / Trainer to deliver high-quality, on-road and classroom-based training to new and existing LGV drivers, team managers, and supervisors. In this role, youll help improve service levels, reduce Occupational Road Risk, and support the core health and safety objectives.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced LGV Instructor / Trainer to train the next generation of professional drivers. In this role, youll ensure the safety and compliance of our drivers by delivering World Class training. As the go-to person for training, youll play a vital role in inspiring and motivating our drivers.
The role involves 10 hour shifts over a 4 day week. Very occasional pre-planned night and weekend work may be required to support the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver LGV driver training, including classroom and on-road instruction
- Supervise trainees during courses, ensuring their safety, welfare, and performance
- Provide ongoing assessments and driver certifications
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of road traffic regulations, drivers hours rules, and the Highway Code
- Complete training reports and assessments to a high standard
- Support a multisite operation, requiring travel across various locations
About You:
Essential
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Minimum of 3 years LGV Class 1 experience
- No live sanctions
- Up to date Driver CPC
- Up to date knowledge of the Highway Code and traffic regulations
- Knowledge of current LGV technology and basic maintenance
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to motivate the timid and firmly control the strong willed in the classroom and during in-car training to ensure complete safety at all times
- Knowledge of Google suites
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate individuals and groups
- Complete all training reports and assessment summaries promptly and to a high standard.
- Develop a good working knowledge of the Quality Assurance process including course evaluation to enable the team to meet all objectives.
Desirable
- Be registered on either the National Register of Instructors (NRI) or National Vocational Driving Instructor Register
- Experience of completing on-road driving assessments
- Experience of delivering classroom presentations
- Experience of developing driver behaviour and attitude
- The ability to develop and deliver driver related training
- Assist in the development of new initiatives for all aspects of driver training, road/driver safety and driver assessments.
Business Competencies:
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Drive for continuous improvement and innovation
- Strong initiative and determination to succeed
What do you get in return?The company offer competitive salaries and so much more:
- Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
- Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers
- Employer-funded medical insurance after three months of service & enhanced digital GP service for you and your dependents
- Tools for your health and wellbeing including a network of Wellbeing Champions
- High street shopping and restaurant discounts
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV. We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
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