LGV Instructor

We are recruiting for a LGV Instructor to work at GTG Training in Edinburgh. 

 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.