Current Vacancies
Join Our Team and Shape the Future
At SP Training, we are always looking for passionate, dedicated professionals who are eager to make a difference. Whether you’re at the start of your career journey or bring years of experience, we offer a wide range of roles that allow you to grow, develop new skills, and contribute to our shared mission. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, making SP Training a fulfilling and rewarding place to work.
Why Choose us?
Working with us means being part of a team that strives for excellence. Our employees are our greatest asset and we’re committed to building an inspiring culture where teamwork, respect, and innovation thrive, and we are proud of the positive impact we have in our communities. Joining SP Training is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.
Explore Your Potential
Whether you’re looking to step into a new role or take on fresh challenges, our current vacancies might just be the perfect opportunity for you. Take a look at the roles listed below to see where you could make a difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are ready to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspectives to our team. We look forward to seeing how you can help us achieve our goals together.
LGV Driver Trainer
£30,000 – £32,600 dependent on experience, Carlisle, Cumbria. Permanent
Full job description
LGV Driver Trainer
Are you interested in training the LGV Drivers of the future? Would you like to share your knowledge and skills with others to help combat the driver shortage? If you are a qualified Driver with an LGV C+E /Class 1 Driving Licence for 3 years or more 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. SP Training will fund and support you to gain your LGV Instructor qualification enabling you to join our experienced and excellent driver trainer team.
This role will be based at Helvellyn Building, Carlisle Airport Business Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NW.
Tell me more…
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.
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.
SP Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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.
The starting salary is £30,000 – £31,500 and will rise to £32,600 once qualified and experienced.
This role could be full or part time and will be discussed at interview stage.
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.
Qualifications/ Knowledge Required
Essential
·LGV C&E Driving Licence (3 years minimum)
3 years’ worth of LGV driving experience
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
Additional vehicle and machinery licences
Benefits
£30,000 – 31,500 starting salary rising to £32,600 once qualified
25 days holidays plus Bank holidays
Free LGV Trainer qualification
CPD and promotional opportunities
Supportive culture
Death in Service benefits
Contributory government pension
Free parking
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 500 words please) to HR@system-people.co.uk
Closing date: 9am on 7th November 2025. 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£31,500.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Carlisle CA6 4NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
LGV driving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
LGV C&E Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Early Years Educator Level 3 and Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Tutor
From £28,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Full job description
Early Years Educator Level 3 and Early Years Level 2 Tutor- Carlisle/Hybrid, up to £28,000
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Tutor to train learners on the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship; joining our our Education Team as soon as possible. The position is offered on a full time basis over 5 days a week.
Ideally, applicants should hold a minimum of Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and have experience of working in an Early Years educational environments for a minimum of 3 years.
This role is hybrid or with our main office being in Carlisle, you will be provided with all of the hardware such as laptop, screen and phone to set up your home office.
You will join our supportive and friendly team of tutors and report to our Sector Manager. We offer professional development, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a real fun, progressive and forward thinking culture!
Role Duties
As part of the role you will:
Deliver training via ZOOM or Teams technology
Carry out assessments and assess portfolio work of Early Years learners up to level 3.
Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of learning and maintaining records to monitor learner progress, achievement and attendance.
Provide pastoral care and support to learners when required
Managing a case load of up to 30 learners in your first year.
Engaging with employers in a professional and supportive manner
Supporting the recruitment of new apprentices
Attending team meetings at our Carlisle office (approx. 3-4 times per year)
Maintaining clear and concise records in a timely manner
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. Our head office is based at Carlisle Airport Business Park with offices also based at English Gate Plaza, Carlisle.
We are an apprenticeship training specialist with well established client base across Cumbria, supporting schools and nurseries to train the next generation of Early Years specialists.
SP Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Is this job right for me?
Do you have a strong knowledge of the work involved in working as an Early Years educator? Have you/are you keen to develop the skills to train and assess others working towards a Early Years Educator or Early Years Practitioner qualification? If you have answered yes to these questions then this role could be for you!
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines. Experience of the Apprenticeship journey would also be beneficial.
The successful candidate will need to have a good level of IT and be familiar with Word, Power Point and Excel. It is essential that you have experience of working within a school environment either as a Teaching Assistant or an Early Years Educator.
Essential Qualifications
We require the successful applicant to hold a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C in Maths & English and a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent.
We require the successful candidate to hold a full UK driving licence and the willingness to travel as part of the role.
Desirable Qualifications
TAQA Assessor Award
PTLLS or Level 3/4 Education & Training qualification
Qualified Teacher Status
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 500 words please) to HR@system-people.co.uk
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Contributory pension
Death in Service benefit
Supportive & inclusive culture
Hybrid working available
Closing date: 9am on 14th November 2025. 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.
System People are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as a result all new Tutors will be subject to DBS check and thorough reference checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Work from home
Application question(s):
Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification?
Do you have a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C in Maths & English?
Do you hold a full UK driving licence and are you willing to travel as part of the role?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle CA1 1RP