Driver Trainer - PCV

Salary: £17.97 - £20.60per hour depending on qualification and experience.

Hours: Contracted 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexibility required as a 24-hour operation.

We’re on the lookout for 2 enthusiastic Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who’s passionate about helping people grow and perform at their very best. As a Driver Trainer, you’ll play an exciting and influential role—supporting, motivating, and inspiring our drivers every day. You’ll deliver top-quality training across theory and practical skills, remedial coaching, route knowledge, company procedures, vehicle familiarisation, and professional service standards. You’ll champion safe, confident driving, stay ahead of the latest road traffic legislation and company policies, and proudly represent our values while helping every individual reach their full potential.

Duties included:

• To coach and support colleagues on driving best practice.
• To ensure delivery service standards are met by carrying out driver quality audits and in service checks.
• Deliver driver training programs covering theory, practical skills and vehicle familiarisation.
• To deliver classroom modules in areas of driving standards and continued professional development.
• To assist with the creation of new training documents.
• Act as an ambassador of SPS values, behaviours and organisation objectives.
• To ensure new drivers reach the required standard as set out by the DVSA and complete full induction.
• Provide behavioural safety training to all colleagues across the business.
• Support colleagues’ development through mentoring and identifying growth opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with annual pay reviews
• 25% overtime pay
• 5% matched pension
• Free local bus travel and discounted rail fares
• Health benefits & life assurance

Essential criteria:

• Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a full Driving Licence, PCV Licence and CPC (minimum 3+ years)
• Strong customer service skills, teamwork, and experience in high-pressure environments
• Knowledge of driver regulations, compliance, driver hours, and the Working Time Directive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Flexible approach to working hours within a 24/7 operation.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the transport sector.
• A L3 Education & Training qualification.
• Advanced Driving Level 2 or equivalent
• First Aid trained.

Safety, Service & Excellence 

At SPS, safety and customer service are non-negotiable. You’ll champion our values every day, delivering outstanding service to both customers and colleagues, putting safety at the forefront of decision-making, and consistently driving high standards. Whether it’s supporting a safe working environment, communicating clearly, or helping to improve our operation, you’ll play a key role in delivering excellence across every timetable, duty and shift.

Specialist Passenger Solutions welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate. This standard is designed to provide a level of assurance as to the honesty, integrity and values of individuals who are required to work at a Nuclear Licenced Site, or who may have access to sensitive nuclear information.

Apply today and move your career forward with Specialist Passenger Solutions!