Job Description

Salary:

Competitive plus benefits

Type of work:

Permanent

Location:

Edinburgh

About the role



We are recruiting for a LGV Instructor to work at GTG Training in Edinburgh.



What we can offer you...



33 days' annual leave

Generous retail discounts

Maternity and paternity packages

Private healthcare and sick pay cover

Life assurance

Hours:

Full time:

Monday - Friday 7.45am - 4.15pm (with a 30-minute lunch)



What's the job?



GTG has over 50 years' experience delivering driver training. As an LGV Instructor, you'll be working at our industry-leading centres, training students to DVSA test standard, carrying out practical driving assessments and dealing with course paperwork to rigorous standards.



You'll be an experienced driver with at least a minimum Category C & E licence. A background in a training environment is also desirable but not essential. You'll be joining our Instructor Training programme and be provided with two to four weeks of full instructor training depending on your experience. This role is perfect for a current LGV driver looking for a change or an experienced trainer ready to take on a new challenge with GTG.

Day-to-day duties:

Carrying out daily vehicle checks on training vehicles

Carrying out driving assessments

Instructing candidates on required vehicles (i.e. C1, C, C+E and PCV, if qualified)

Carrying out Module 4 (initial DCPC) training

Completing all relevant course paperwork

Liaising with transport administrators and senior instructors

Essential skills:

Must hold a minimum of a Category C and E entitlement for over three years

Strong communication skills and a patient approach

Excellent level of accuracy and good standards of literacy when writing course paperwork

Ability to talk to a wide range of people in a confident manner

Good timekeeping and professional appearance



Nice to have (but not essential)



Previous experience in a driver training environment

RTITB Forklift Instructor qualification and PCV licence are desirable



Our Culture



Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.



To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.



Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.



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Benefits



Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:



Discount on new and used vehicles

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance