The Arriva North West & Wales training school are recruiting for a PCV Driving Instructor to join their team in Arriva North West & Wales. The main purpose of the role will be to train provisional license holders on how to pass their Module 3 and Module 4 standard DVSA testing. The role holder will also develop in provisional license holders the soft skills required to safely drive an in-service bus and PCV license holders in Arriva’s expected driving standards.

Driving Instructors are responsible for:

· Managing the day-to-day progress of new employees.

· Ensuring the safety of trainees, whilst under their supervision

· Teaching trainees the technical skills required to drive a bus to DVSA National Standards.

· Liaise with the training team lead to manage all elements of the activities

· Familiarising trainees with the MyDrive system.

· Coaching trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.

· Carrying out Pre-Employment Assessments, (PEAs) driver development training and classroom work where required.

· Provide development training to support reductions in driving incidents with existing employees.

The ideal candidate will be an individual who:

· Has held a PCV licence for a minimum of 3 years and has a clean driving licence.

· Has an exceptional incident, My Drive and customer service record.

· Has a strong understanding of the soft skill elements required to be a comprehensive Bus Driver.

· Is highly professional, confident and demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively.

· Possesses an ability to appropriately deliver effective, timely and direct feedback, whilst demonstrating a willingness to embrace any feedback received.

· Demonstrates an ability to empathise with individuals throughout their training journey.

· Is people orientated and puts learner experience at the centre of everything they do.

· Demonstrates a flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.

· Has a demonstrable focus on Road Safety

. Internal candidates only - have at least 12months employment with Arriva.

Please apply to Karen Evans, Training Team Leader, by emailing evansk@arriva.co.uk with your CV along with details of why you are applying and how you meet the above Driving Instructor criteria. 

Closing date for applications will be: Friday 17/10/25