Career Opportunities

Subcontractor or part time/full time employed

Within daily commutable distance of Bedford – mainly based in Leighton Buzzard & Biggleswade

Are you interested in training the logistics professionals of the future? Would you like to share your knowledge and skills with others to help combat the driver shortage? If you are an experienced…

– Driver Trainer or a qualified Driver with an LGV C+E /Class 1 Driving Licence for 3 years or more

– Forklift Truck Instructor or experienced operator

…and would like to join a well-established and growing driver training company with clients across the UK, we would love to hear from you!

Taking on the role of an instructor can lead to a better work/life balance, working from a set location within regular working hours.

Where needed and for the right candidates, SP Training will fund and support you to gain your Instructor qualifications enabling you to join our experienced and excellent driver trainer team.

Tell me more…

SP Training is a leading provider of professional commercial and funded training solutions for the logistics sector. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in the transportation industry. Our team of experts are committed to delivering top-quality training programmes, covering a wide range of topics, to support the continuous development of qualified logistics professionals.

Is this role for me?

In this role you will join a well-established team of trainers to deliver driver related training, evaluate and monitor the progress of learners and support them through the test process. Experience and ability to deliver classroom Driver CPC workshops to qualified LGV drivers would also be desirable.

The starting salary is £27,000 – £31,500 and will rise to £32,600 once qualified and experienced. Starting salary can be discussed at interview for experienced and qualified trainers.

At this time, this role may best suit a sub-contractor interested in ad-hoc work. However, full or part time employment could be discussed at interview stage.

Whilst this role is based in Bedford, our main offices are based in Carlisle, Cumbria. There will be a hybrid/online element to this role and travel may be required to Carlisle for training etc.

Role Duties

As part of the role you will:

• Deliver LGV learner driving courses to DVSA test standard to a cohort of committed learners.
• Prepare candidates for DVSA LGV theory and driving tests
• Undertake driver assessments and development of LGV licence holders.
• Assess and ensure that participants have the required skills to effectively and safely perform the driving duties that their role requires.
• Take responsibility for the supervision of course participants, risk assessments and Health & Safety requirements relevant to driver training.
• There may also be opportunity to deliver classroom-based Driver CPC workshops.

And or

• Deliver FLT & MHE training to a cohort of committed learners, to the high standards required by the company whilst meeting all the awarding and examining bodies requirements as well as completing centre documentation in a timely fashion.
• Assess and ensure that participants have the required skills to effectively and safely perform the driving duties that their role requires.
• Take responsibility for the supervision of course participants, risk assessments and Health & Safety requirements relevant to FLT/MHE training.

Qualifications/ Knowledge Required

Essential

• ·LGV C&E Driving Licence (3 years minimum)
• 3 years’ worth of LGV driving experience

And/or

• Accredited FLT Operator course e.g. RTITB
• Experience in working in the warehousing and storage industry
• A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a computer

Desirable

• Previous experience of coaching, assessing and/or training
• Instructor qualifications, but training will be provided
• RTITB FLT Instructor qualification, but training will be provided
• Additional vehicle and machinery licences

Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus Bank holidays
• Free instructor qualification
• CPD and promotional opportunities
• Supportive culture
• Death in Service benefits
• Contributory government pension
• Free parking

To apply for this role, click the link at the bottom of the page and fill out the application form.

Your completed application should be emailed to HR@system-people.co.uk

Closing date: 9am on 30th March 2026.

However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

SP Training is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that successful applicants for this role will undergo rigorous referencing process and will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check due before an appointment is made.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Work Based Learning team to deliver the Level 3 Transport Supervisor Apprenticeship to employed professional learners across a range of logistics employers.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Reporting to the Logistics & Leadership and Management Sector Manager, you will make up an essential part of the apprenticeships training team. You will join a hybrid team consisting of Learning Advisors, Tutors and support staff all working together to deliver high quality apprenticeships to our clients. This role can be hybrid or office based, with our main offices based in Carlisle.

Role Duties

This role offers a real opportunity for you to help shape and develop the skills of logistics professionals, from professionals starting their management career to those building upon their practice. Acting as a subject matter specialist you will be expected to drive the development and delivery of this specialised and interesting programme of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of engaging learning materials and preparing schemes of work
• Manage a case load of learners maintaining records to monitor learner progress, achievement and attendance
• Deliver workshop and 1-2-1 training online, including lesson planning
• Carry out assessments and assess portfolio work of Level 3 learners
• Provide pastoral care and support to learners when required
• Engage with employers in a professional and supportive manner
• Support the recruitment of new apprentices where appropriate

Employer – SP Training

SP Training are pioneers in modern workforce development programmes, as far back as 1992. We have a long history of developing new and innovative, industry leading, award winning training solutions. A vibrant and ambitious organisation, this new role is an exciting addition to our apprenticeship portfolio. Our head office is based at Carlisle Airport Business Park with offices also based at English Gate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle.

We are an apprenticeship training specialist with well-known clients across a wide variety of sectors including large household names such as Co-Op and Evri. The successful candidate will deliver this programme to help shape and develop the skills of future leaders.

SP Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Is this job right for me?

We are looking for someone who is highly driven and motivated and would like to join a training provider that is focused on quality learning and the learner experience. It is essential that you have effective interpersonal and communication skills and a keen interest and commitment to learning and development. You will be well supported by the Directors, Trainers, central administration and the quality & compliance support team, all working together to ensure the best environment for our learners.

It is essential that you have a Level 3 or higher qualification, ideally in a related subject to Leadership and Management/Logistics , and/or significant experience (c. 3 years) working in a leadership/management role within the transport/logistics sector.

It would be advantageous but not essential if you have the following;

• A teaching or training qualification, Level 3 or higher. However, we are able to offer training to a competitive candidate.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections
• Assessor qualifications
• Experience of curriculum development and educational quality processes

This role could be full or part time and will be discussed at interview stage.

SP Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Supportive & inclusive culture
• Free office parking
• Hybrid working available

To apply for this role, click the link at the bottom of the page and fill out the application form.

Your completed application Form, including your supporting statement (no longer than 500 words) should be emailed to HR@system-people.co.uk

Closing date: 9am on Monday 6th April 2026.

However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

SP Training are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as a result all new Tutors will be subject to a full registration, DBS check and thorough reference checks.