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Job Summary

We are currently seeking experienced Driver CPC Instructors to join our team on a flexible basis – self-employed or part-time PAYE. Using leading edge training materials, the successful candidates will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) workshops to qualified HGV drivers. You will have full support from the course delivery team relating to forward planning, course materials and administration.

Pay: Self Employed – £200 a day or Part -Time PAYE £175 a day

• You will be required to work flexibly across the week, including weekends.
• Training may be delivered in a classroom setting at our own or client’s premises.
• Travel over a certain distance from your home base will be covered by expenses.

As an instructor, you will play a key role in enhancing drivers’ skills, knowledge, and professionalism helping them and their company with compliance and business improvement.

Roles are available in the following areas:

• Newcastle/Sunderland
• South Normanton
• North Cumbria
• South Cumbria

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Driver CPC workshops covering the specified topics to qualified HGV drivers
• Provide clear and concise explanations of relevant topics, ensuring driver understanding and engagement
• Evaluate driver performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement
• Accurately complete records of training sessions and complete relevant administration
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices to enhance training programmes
• Work closely with the SP Training team to enhance overall training quality and effectiveness

Employer – System People Ltd trading as SP Training

System People Ltd trading as 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. Our head office is based at Carlisle Airport Business Park with offices also based at English Gate Plaza, Carlisle and Lillyhall, Workington, Leighton Buzzard & Thurrock.

Is this job right for me?

We are looking for someone with an approachable and professional delivery style. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in the transportation industry. Our team of industry experts are committed to delivering top-quality training programmes, covering a wide range of topics, to support the continuous development of qualified HGV drivers.

To apply for this role, click the link at the bottom of the page and send a completed application with supporting statement (no longer than 500 words please) to hr@system-people.co.uk

Closing date: 16:30 on Friday 4th December 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension, including salary sacrifice programme
• Electric car salary sacrifice programme
• Death in service benefit
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Free office parking
• Early finish on Friday (4:30pm)

System People Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

System People Ltd are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as a result this role is subject to a DBS check and thorough reference checks.

This post is subject to the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to disclose convictions only where they are not protected under the Act. We assess applicants fairly and will consider the relevance of any disclosed information to the role.

We may carry out publicly available online checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process. Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any information identified before any recruitment decision is made.

Job Summary

SP Training are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Software Developer Apprentice to join our team and develop their skills in a hands-on, supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working on real software projects while building the technical knowledge and professional skills needed for a career in software development.

We’re looking for someone who has a genuine passion for software development, enjoys solving problems and is naturally curious about how technology can be used to create effective solutions. You’ll be someone who is eager to learn, takes pride in their work and enjoys tackling new challenges.

You’ll join a friendly and supportive team where collaboration, learning and development are encouraged. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll gain practical experience, contribute to real projects and develop your confidence as part of the team.

Alongside your role at SP Training, you’ll receive structured training through Baltic Apprenticeships, attending two-day training blocks every 6–8 weeks. This will give you dedicated time to develop your technical skills and work towards your apprenticeship qualification while putting your learning into practice in the workplace.

If you’re passionate about software, enjoy finding solutions and are excited to start building a career in development, this could be the opportunity for you.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 4 Software Development Technician qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Pay: £25,000 – £28,000 p.a.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Talk with staff to understand what they need an application or feature to do.
• Help turn those needs into clear requirements and practical designs.
• Build and improve web applications, including the screens and functions staff use.
• Work with data and databases, including applications that use or connect with SPUD data.
• Investigate faults, test changes and fix issues found during testing.
• Explain technical work and progress clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Learn how SPUD and related systems work, and suggest practical improvements.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Is this role right for me?

Learn to create, test, and implement code as part of a professional software development team.

With Baltic’s unique apprenticeship programme, you’ll build an impressive range of coding skills – and learn to thrive as a junior developer.

You’ll be based at our Carlisle office and will quickly become an important part of the team. Baltic’s training is 100% online, including real-time classes with expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists.

Employer – System People Ltd 

System People and 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. Our head office is based at Carlisle Airport Business Park with offices also based at English Gate Plaza, Carlisle and Lillyhall, Workington.

We are an apprenticeship training specialist in education and logistics. As well as being firmly established with local schools across Cumbria and into Manchester, we also have well-known clients across a wide variety of sectors including large household names such as Co-Op and Evri.

Essential Requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.

Desirable Requirements:

• Thinks logically and can explain how they approached a problem.
• Takes initiative and learns independently, while recognising when to ask for help.
• Basic programming knowledge in at least one language
• Some understanding of databases
• Is curious about how systems work and how they could be improved.
• Works carefully, tests their changes and handles information responsibly.
• Communicates clearly and can work with colleagues who aren’t technical.
• Is open to feedback and willing to document what they learn.
• A Grade 4 in GCSE Maths & Grade 4 in GCSE English.

To apply for this role, please visit Baltic Apprenticeships here.

System People Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

System People Ltd are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as a result roles may be subject to a DBS check and thorough reference checks.

This post is subject to the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to disclose convictions only where they are not protected under the Act. We assess applicants fairly and will consider the relevance of any disclosed information to the role.