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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 - Bedford
£30,000 – £32,600 dependent on experience
Full job description
LGV Driver Trainer (Subcontractor or part time/full time employed)
Within daily commutable distance of Bedford
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 an experienced Driver Trainer or 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.
Tell me more…
SP Training is a leading provider of professional commercial and funded training solutions for HGV drivers. 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 HGV drivers.
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 £30,000 – £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.
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 a completed Application to HR@system-people.co.uk
Closing date: 5th January 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bedford MK40: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
LGV driving: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
LGV C&E Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person